Uri Sharlin

Since his arrival to New York in 1999 accordionist pianist and composer Uri Sharlin has become an established “world “musician. His knowledge of both Western and Middle Eastern music feeds his unique composition style, expressed in various projects among them Anistar, Kaiku, Sul/Norte, Ayyub, Roberto Rodriguez septet and many others. His own band, the Cardamon Quartet released their first album in 2005, which was warmly received by the critics. Recently, Uri spent an extended period in Brazil learning Choro and Forro musical styles among others on accordion and percussion. In summer 2005 a three-month tour of Europe with the rising alternative rock band Antony and the Johnsons brought him to venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Town Hall New York, and Royal Festival Hall in London. Watch Uri's Cardamon Quartet live video from Trinity Church, wall street!
............................................................ ........................................................From the Press - on "Reflections of the Road" :“…Elegantly intertwine elements of classical, jazz and world folk into a new sound. As evidenced throughout the evening, they do so by presenting precisely played ethnically inspired original compositions in an exciting modern jazz context… Exceedingly well-put together session…a wonderfully free flowing accordionist”Elliott Simon, All About Jazz NY” From the very first track, it's apparent that this particular road passes through exotic hamlets in Turkey, Arabia and beyond...Classy and compelling stuff!”Paul Blair, Hot House Magazine“The playing by all group members is solid throughout … charming clarinet and accordion interplay...”Tom Jackson, Global Rhythm MagazineThe album Reflections of the Road reached first place on www.Rhapsody.com list of This week's most significant new releases - Middle Eastern and among Editor’s pick for more than 4 months on www.Cdbaby.com - Judaica.