Israeli saxophonist and composer Noam Shapira has spent years developing his musical talents to share his unique instrumental jazz sound with the world. Now based in New York City, Noam draws inspiration from a huge range of musical styles, blending the innovative spirit of jazz legends like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson and Roy Hargrove with the impressionistic beauty of classical composers such as Debussy and Ravel as well as influence from rock acts like Pink Floyd and The Beatles.
A guiding principle in Noam’s music comes from an early piece of advice from his saxophone teacher; “Everything you play, no matter how complex it is, make it sound beautiful.” This ethos shines through his work, injecting every note with a sense of artistic expression and emotional connection.
After years of refining his own sound, Noam has recently stepped out as a solo artist, presenting his musical vision to the world with the release of his new debut single, “Taltalit’s White Stripes.” A superb, upbeat instrumental jazz jam, “Taltalit’s White Stripes” is a showcase of Noam’s melodic flair and the improvisational panache of his band.
Threaded with compelling pop-inspired melodies, the track features mesmerising solos that highlight the chemistry and technical brilliance of the ensemble. Recorded in just one day at Kicha Studios in Tel Aviv, the session captured a sense of spontaneity and joy, with the relaxed atmosphere of friends playing together coming through in every note.
Jumping in with the bouncy shuffle of drums and bright flicker of piano notes, Noam’s sax leads enter, at first hushed and soft, before gradually stretching out playful lines of dancing flourishes. Driven by a mellow groove and pulsing bass notes throughout and peppered with stunning dashes of solo piano and sax, “Taltalit’s White Stripes” sees Noam Shapira and his band lay down a stellar instrumental jazz outing that’s impossible not to love.
Capturing a classic jazz feel while filtering the style through his own modern compositional lens, his debut single is an epic display of his creativity and musicianship skill that’s sure to win over both casual listeners and accomplished musicians alike. Having made an impressive entrance with his studio sound, Noam Shapira continues to perform live around New York City, bringing to life his exceptional jazz sound alongside talented collaborators.
Listen to Taltalit’s White Stripes below
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