Grammy Winner Paquito D'Rivera to Headline Ra'anana Jazz Festival
Legendary Cuban jazz saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera will headline the World Jazz Music Festival in Ra'anana, running from December 10 to 12 with 20 performances and international stars.
World-renowned jazz icon Paquito D'Rivera, a five-time Grammy Award winner and a pioneer of Latin jazz, is set to perform at the upcoming World Jazz Music Festival in Ra'anana. The festival, running from December 10 to 12, will feature 20 performances across five venues, alongside a documentary premiere and nightly jam sessions. D'Rivera, who fled Cuba in 1980 during a tour in Madrid, received asylum in the United States and built an illustrious international career collaborating with legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Yo-Yo Ma, and Chucho Valdés.
Festival Highlights and International Guests
The festival's artistic lineup includes acclaimed French-Dominican jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée, whose unique style blends traditional jazz, gypsy jazz, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Another major highlight is The New York Junction project, uniting American saxophonist Walter Blanding and bassist Doug Weiss with internationally acclaimed Israeli musicians Yotam Silberstein and Ziv Ravitz, recreating the vibrant atmosphere of New York City jazz clubs.
Israeli Artists and Unique Collaborations
The program also features a special performance by Abate Berihun and the Addis Ken Project, featuring guest artist Ehud Banai, as well as the Adam Shperber Trio with harmonica player Ariel Bart and cellist Hilla Karny. Additional highlights include a tenors showcase, a performance by pianist Verena Zeiner alongside Ziv Ravitz, and a special concert by the Yonatan Avishai Ensemble ahead of their new album release on the ECM label.
