The Secret Music Project

(live at the Hickory House, Aspen, CO)

(Live in Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA)

The group was formed in september 2006 by bassist Haggai Cohen Milo, and consists of Matan Chapnizka (tenor sax), Nadav Remez (guitar) and Itamar Doari (percussion). The group plays original compositions written by its members, and influenced by Israeli and Middle-Eastern music, as well as folk music from all corners of the world. The main element of the group's music is improvisation through a concept called 'HaPizmon' (hebrew for 'The Theme'). From the pure melody lines and rhythm through the individual's improvisational voice, the group conveys a message that is on one hand complex and intelligent and on the other hand deep and emotional.

The group was recently selected to attend the prestigious Jazz Aspen Snowmass summer workshop under the direction of Christian McBride, in an event that took place last July.