| Yerman Herman | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12 1981 |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist |
| Instrument(s) | Piano man-tar |
Yerman Herman (b. 1981-07-12) is an Israeli jazz pianist now living now in Paris, France.
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Biography
Yaron Herman was born in Tel-Aviv on 1981-07-12. He started to learn the piano at 16 with Opher Brayer using a methodology based on philosophy, mathematics and psychology. Two years later, Yaron earned the prestigious Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music “Junior talent” prize. He started performing in Israel at the Tel-Aviv Museum, the Tel-Aviv Cinematek, The Camelot, Givataim Theatre, Beit Lesin Theatre, and Einav Center. At the age of 19, Yaron moved to Boston, where he intended to attend the Berklee College of Music but rapidly preferred to start his career in Paris, France. When he was 21, he recorded his first album, Takes 2 to Know 1, with Sylvain Ghio produced for the Sketch label.
Influences
Yaron Herman's style reflects the influence of jazz musicians and pianists such as Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, John Coltrane, Lennie Tristano and Brad Mehldau, modern pop artists such as Björk, Sting and Olivia, and classical composers such as Alexander Scriabin and Maurice Ravel.
Discography
- Herman, Yaron & Ghio, Sylvain (2003), Takes 2 to Know 1, Sketch
- Herman, Yaron (2006), Variations, Laborie Records
- Newtopia Project (2006), Suite Elegiaque, Zig-Zag Territoires
- Yaron Herman Trio (2007), A Time for Everything, Laborie Records
References
- Liebmann, Nick. "Monk und Ravel, Debussy und Evans", Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 2003-07-31. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. (German)
- DrBou. "Yaron Herman", Piano aux Jacobins, foutraque, 2005-09-29. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. (French)
- Assoun, Rebecca. "A young Israeli pianist in Paris", European Jewish Press, 2006-06-14. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. (English)
- Czarnes, Renaud. "Quatre fois trois", Les Échos, 2007-10-26. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. (French)
- Kelman, John. "A Time For Everything", All About Jazz, 2007-10-27. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. (English)
