About

Kobi Arad is a multiple award-winning pianist, composer - a Grammy voting recording artist whose work explores the intersection of jazz, classical music, improvisation, and global musical traditions. A voting member of the Recording Academy, Arad has developed a distinctive harmonic language that brings together diverse influences, from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions to contemporary jazz and beyond.

Arad holds a doctorate in Contemporary Improvisation and Third Stream from New England Conservatory and has collaborated with acclaimed musicians across diverse genres. His work encompasses composition, performance, and recording, with a focus on creating innovative musical dialogues between seemingly disparate traditions. Through his music, Arad seeks to connect with listeners on an emotional level while opening new spaces for interaction between different musical worlds.

Music

I perform original music that blends jazz improvisation, contemporary composition, classical influences, and global traditions. My repertoire explores a wide range of textures — from solo piano improvisations inspired by the lineage of artists like Keith Jarrett, to ensemble works combining jazz harmony with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Latin, and other cultural influences.

Whether performing solo or with a group, my focus is creation of a musical experience that balances spontaneity, structure, and emotional depth. My goal is to create a distinctive sound where different traditions meet through improvisation, rhythm, and composition.

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