Countryside Motorways Zurhub

• 1 Social Trust 06:14
• 2 Outdoors Week 06:06
• 3 Overlooked 06:27
• 4 Forget About It 04:13
• 5 Feliz 07:06
• 6 Departures and Arrivals 06:50
• 7 Do Me a Favel 06:30
• 8 Countryside Motorway 03:51
• 9 Bat Ya'am 03:54
• 10 April is Totally a Blur 04:16
• 11 Making Tidal Waves 06:54
• 12 Lick Your Toad 07:34
• Total Runtime 01:09:55

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Based in Tel Aviv and New York, flutist Mattan Klein has developed a significant international presence since his time at Berklee in the '90s. With fellow Jerusalem native, guitarist Ezequiel Hezi Jait, they formalized their years of musical connection by forming ZurHub in 2017. Deeply invested in creating a unique fusion of the rhythms of Brazil with Jazz harmonies and improvisation, their work also pulls from Israeli folk and classical music. Ultimately though, it's the lure of the landscapes and culture of Brazil, along with the inspiration from artists such as Hermeto Pascoal or Chick Corea, where their music is cultivated. With Itay Simhovich on piano and Rhodes, bassist Assaf Hakimi, and drummer Dani Benedikt, Mattan and Ezequiel navigate the swirling melodies, dancing over the earthy rhythms of Brazilian life.

"... melodically and rhythmically rich...Mattan Klein, with his quiet virtuosity, leads the way with elegance. A magnificent discovery. The atmosphere is charged with love and benevolence..." (Couleurs Jazz, France)

Mattan Klein, flute
Ezequiel Hezi Jait, guitar
Itay Simhovich, piano, Fender Rhodes
Assaf Hakimi, bass
Dani Benedikt, drums, percussion

Recorded October 31 - November 1, 2024 by Bill Tsur at Haogen Studios, Haogen, Israel
Mixed & mastered by Bill Tsur at Bliss Studio, Ness Ziona, Israel
Produced by Mattan Klein and Ezequiel Hezi Jait

ZURHUB
Is a unique musical ensemble founded by Mattan Klein and Hezi Jait specializes in original music in the Brazilian jazz style, with the fusion of the rich and varied sounds of Brazil with jazz improvisations and virtuoso playing.

The band’s music is a rich fusion of Brazilian rhythms, such as shoro, samba and bossa nova with jazz harmonies and improvisation, and their works are influenced by a variety of musical traditions – from Israeli folk to classical music. Often inspired by the landscapes and cultures of Brazil.

The ensemble has been highly regarded by audiences and critics alike, and their performances have been praised for their energy, creativity and virtuosity.

Mattan Klein
was born and raised in Jerusalem. He studied at the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem and had graduated with honours from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is the winner of the 1st prize in the 2018 international ‘7 Virtual Jazz Club Web Community Award’. His original compositions have also earned awards such as the John Lennon Song Writing Contest and the USA Song Writing Competition. 

Mattan received scholarships from the AICF, The Municipality of Jerusalem and the Israeli Ministry of Culture.  He is also the Recipient of the ACUM Scholarships for emerging artists (the Israeli Agency for Composers and Musicians).

Mattan performed on various international stages, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, NJPAC, and more. He has recorded for a number of record labels, including SONY and Helicon Records.

In 2016, Mattan was a featured soloist with the United Kingdom Jazz Flute Big Band and his music and arrangements were performed at the London Jazz Festival 2016. Mattan's Quintet headlined the Tel Aviv International Jazz Festival in 2017 and featured vocalist Tammy Scheffer. Mattan performed at the London Jazz Festival, The Philadelphia International Jazz Festival, Chicago Israeli Jazz Festival, Jazz Education Network Conferences in New Orleans 2017 and 2020, Albania Jazz Festival 2019, Tel Aviv Jazz Festival on numerous occasions, and at the Israel Festival in Jerusalem, collaborating with international virtuosos such as Nicola Stilo, Mirko Signorile and Rodrigo Ursaia. His Quartet will be featured at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in November 2021.

The Long Run, Mattan’s latest project, features several his regular musicians, including Toki Stern (Rhodes), Yoni Ben Ari (bass) and Joca Perpignan (percussion), with special guest Nitzan Bar (guitar). Mattan’s music has been described by Yossi Harsonsky, Senior Music critic at Maariv, as, “flowing, bright and listener friendly…his flute sound is clear, crispy and melodic, and the Israeli-Brazilian mix is the ultimate contemporary jazz sound, spiced with warm, unique flute sounds…Klein's virtuoso improvisation lifts Jazz-flute playing to new heights."

The Long Run, Mattan’s latest project, features several his regular musicians, including Toki Stern (Rhodes), Yoni Ben Ari (bass) and Joca Perpignan (percussion), with special guest Nitzan Bar (guitar). Mattan’s music has been described by Yossi Harsonsky, Senior Music critic at Maariv, as, “flowing, bright and listener friendly…his flute sound is clear, crispy and melodic, and the Israeli-Brazilian mix is the ultimate contemporary jazz sound, spiced with warm, unique flute sounds…Klein's virtuoso improvisation lifts Jazz-flute playing to new heights."

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