What happens when an Italian soul encounters the Jewish heritage that shaped the Great American Songbook?

We are thrilled to announce a rare musical event: Roberta Gambarini - one of the world’s most highly acclaimed jazz vocalists - arrives in Jerusalem for the very first time, for a one-night-only performance!

Joining her is the Israeli-American pianist Tamir Hendelman. Together, they have crafted an intimate voice-and-piano program exclusively for this evening. It bridges Gambarini’s two musical worlds, featuring stunning jazz arrangements of beloved Italian classics alongside timeless masterpieces by brilliant Jewish composers - such as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin - who served as the foundational pillars of the Great American Songbook.

About the Artists:
Roberta Gambarini: Born in Italy and currently based in New York, she is a two-time Grammy nominee (in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category). She has twice been named "Jazz Vocalist of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) and has been consistently recognized in the DownBeat magazine critics' polls.

"She'll be the best singer around for quite a while" - James Moody
"A singer whom musicians have long known as one of the greats… Breathtaking!" - Michael Barker

Tamir Hendelman: One of the prominent pianists on the international scene (based in Los Angeles). He has performed, recorded, and produced for such giants as Barbra Streisand, John Pizzarelli, and Tierney Sutton. His ongoing collaboration with Gambrini also yielded two Grammy-nominated albums.

A unique, one-time opportunity to experience two monumental artists in an intimate musical encounter - and to rediscover a moving, unconventional connection between Italy, Jewish heritage, and American jazz.