Kaya 959 The Jazz Standard

#13  Avram Fefer

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The Jazz Standard presents Avram Fefer a New York-based composer, improviser, bandleader, educator, and player of multiple woodwinds. He has recorded thirteen albums as a leader, many more as a sideman, and has performed in clubs and festivals throughout Europe, Japan, Africa, and the Middle East. He has performed with legends like Archie Shepp, Bobby Few, the Last Poets, and the David Murray Big Band. We delve into his rich history, recent releases Juba Lee and Testamant and get to hear about his private duo session with Abdullah Ibrahim.

Podcast Playlist :
Avram Fefer Quartet - Bedouin dream
Avram Fefer Quartet - Wishful thinking
Avram Fefer, Eric Revis, Chad Taylor - Eliyahu
Avram Fefer Trio - Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk
Avram Fefer Quartet - Brother Ibrahim
Season 1 / Episode 13 28 Feb English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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