Nitai Hershkovits

Israeli pianist and composer Nitai Hershkovits is a stylistically wide-ranging artist whose style combines the post-bop traditions of players like Chick Corea with impressionistic classical and electronic influences. He initially garnered attention in the 2010's playing with bassist Avishai Cohen, before moving to New York where he recorded with Ari Hoenig and Oded Tzur. His own albums have often showcased his collaborative partnership with producer Yuvi Havkin aka Rejoicer, as on 2016's I Asked You a Question, 2018's Lemon the Moon, and 2021's Overstand. He made his ECM debut in 2023, showcasing his nuanced solo piano skills on Call on the Old Wise.