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Ofir Shwartz

About Me

Born in Haifa, Israel. In the early 2000's started playing the piano professionally with some of the finest Jazz musicians in Israel.

Leader of the Ofir Shwartz Trio, the Four Winds Quartet, and the Art of Duo (piano-drums group), and Keyboards player with the Residents of the Future, Ofir has performed at prestigious Jazz Festivals and clubs in the world; Nowadays he continues to compose and create fascinating new music.

Ofir takes much inspiration from musicians such as Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau, Allan Holdsworth, Bobo Stenson, Dave Holland, David Liebman, and many more - holding great importance to creativity and flow in his music, exploring the endless bounds of harmony and melody..

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Member Since: 08/03/2008
Band Website: www.ofirshwartz.com
Band Members: Solo Work:
Ofir Shwartz - Piano

Ofir Shwartz Trio:
Ofir Shwartz - Piano
Elad Aizik - Drums
Amitai Ladin - Double Bass

Residents of the Future:
Yuval Ron - Guitar
Ofir Shwartz - Synthesizers, Piano
Yaniv Shalev - Bass
Yatziv Caspi - Drums
Influences: Keith Jarrett, Bobo Stenson, Brad Mehldau, Chick Corea, Eberhard Weber, Enrico Pieranunzi, John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler, Peter Erskine, Ralph Towner
Sounds Like: ECM acoustic music
Record Label: Unsigned

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