1st January 1970 at 00:00
Nir Felder has been called “the next big jazz guitarist” (NPR) and a “whiz kid” (The New York Times), fusing jazz, rock, and beyond with a sound that’s both sophisticated and explosive. A Berklee graduate and Jimi Hendrix Award winner, he has collaborated with a staggering range of artists, from jazz icons like Diana Krall and Brad Mehldau to crossover stars like John Mayer, Snarky Puppy, and Snoop Dogg. His albums—Golden Age (Sony), II (Ropeadope), and III (La Reserve, 2024)—have cemented him as a fearless innovator.
Joining Felder is first-call American bassist Michael Janisch (Joe Lovano, Kurt Rosenwinkel), a MOBO-nominated solo artist, producer, and founder of Whirlwind Recordings, now based in London. On drums is Gary Novak, an American session drummer widely respected for his contributions to jazz, rock, fusion and many other genres. Born into a musical family in Chicago, he is the son of celebrated jazz pianist Larry Novak. Immersed in music from an early age, Gary began performing in local clubs by the age of ten as part of his father’s trio. During his teenage years, he gained invaluable experience accompanying jazz legends such as Buddy DeFranco, Kenny Burrell, Joe Williams, Milt Hinton, and Clark Terry, and secured early endorsement deals with Yamaha and Zildjian by age 17.
01st January 1970 at 00:00