Eli Degibri is an Israeli Jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. He is the co-Artistic Director of the Red Sea Jazz festival, held annually in Eilat, Israel. He spoke to Ruth Fisher about his music, the Israeli Jazz scene and the potential of art to build bridges of understanding between peoples.
Spring / 2013
Israel’s Jazz Scene: an interview with Eli Degibri
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