Zohar Fresco | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1969 (age 54–55) Israel |
Genres | world music, Ethno jazz, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Frame drum, percussion, vocals |
Years active | 1992-present |
Website |
zoharfresco |
Zohar Fresco (born 1969) is an Israeli percussionist [1] and composer, specializing on the frame drum. He is known to have created his personal musical technique that combines various styles of playing the frame drum. He is a member of the jazz trio MOŻDŻER DANIELSSON FRESCO, together with Polish pianist Leszek Możdżer and Swedish double bass player Lars Danielsson. [2] Previously, he was a member of the Israeli world music band Bustan Abraham, which existed between 1991 and 2003. [3]
During his career, he has played with musicians such as the jazz drummer Hamid Drake, [4] violin player Taiseer Elias, [5] saxophonist Daniel Zamir [6] and oud player Ara Dinkjian. [7] He has also toured with American composer Philip Glass [8] and others.