"A Handful of Changes" Album recording
at Pluto Studios, Tel-Aviv.
Recording Musicians:
Ari Erev - Piano
Joel Frahm - Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
Gilad Dobrecky - Percussion
Arie Volinez - Electric and Double Bass
Tal Ronen - Double Bass
Eitan Itzcovich - Drums
Ofer Shapiro - Clarinet and Alto Saxophone
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"...Erev's piano playing is delicately executed... an impressive project indeed... a presentation of individual, inner beauty..."
Alexander Ariff, Hard Bop Jazz Journal
"...Performance is absolutely spotless... sophisticated and intelligent mainstream Jazz,...
Apiano work that shines brightly and is exceptionally lovely throughout. His touch and intimate
feel for the melody is absolutely gorgeous... the entire album is a feast from start to finish."
Adam Baruch, Jazzis.com
"...a canvas of colours...(the) notes move from deep and pensive, filled with reminiscence and wistfulness
an extended metaphor for time itself. ...(the album) is a masterful arrangement of emotion and sound..."
Gili Karev, MidnightEast.com
"כמלחין - ארי ערב מספק כמה מנגינות שיכולות להפוך לסטנדרטים בג'אז... טאץ' לטיני נפלא... צליל אינטימי, סולידי, תחושתי שנובע כמעיין מפכה מהפסנתר... פשטות כובשת..."
"...Tunes that can become Jazz standards... Delightful Latin Touch... Intimate, solid, and emotional piano sound... Beautiful simlicity..."
(Translated)
Yossi Harsonski, Yosmusic.com (Hebrew)
"משהו עולץ, מלא-חיים ואופטימי במוסיקה.. במיוחד באלבום הזה. ...כמו סמבה מעודנת ומרגשת... אלבום מצוין! "
"נבחרת נגנים מרשימה... שפה מוסיקלית הנוטה לכיוון מעודן ואינטימי... מוסיקת מיינסטרים ג'אזית באיכות ביצוע גבוהה... האזנה כיפית!"
"Impressive team of musicans... Tends to a delicate and intimate musical direction... High quality performance of mainstream Jazz... Very pleasent listening..."
(Translated)
Omer Shomrony, Globes (Hebrew)
"sensitive expressive playing with active Latin rhythms... The pianist possesses a refined technique that produces a warm rounded sound...
There is a veritable earnest feeling in this recording that is well worth your consideration."
Ben Markley, Jazz History Online
"'Precious Present' has a samba vibe... The intricate harmonies are what make this song tick...
'A Handful of Changes' is a tasty meal for one's musical appetite."
Woodrow Wilkins, The Jazz Writer
"Erev does a fine job of shifting tempos and rhythms, using different combinations of musicians,
and providing a good melodic foundation..."
Richard B. Kamins, StepTempest.com
"One of the top jazz piano men in Israel... everyone locks into a fine groove..., this is a kind of date you want breezing in your headphones... A player/leader/writer that knows his stuff, you're always in good hands here."
Chris Spector, Editor and Publisher, MIDWEST RECORD