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Itai Kriss - Grammy Nominated Israeli Born Jazz Flutist And Composer. Combines Jazz, Latin And Middle Eastern Music!

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Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
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Apr 17, 2026
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Summary

Grammy-nominated flutist Itai Kriss discusses his musical journey from Jerusalem to New York City. He explores how his compositions bridge Middle Eastern, Latin, and Jazz traditions through a global lens.

Topics

  • Jazz
  • Middle Eastern Music
  • Latin Jazz
  • Music Composition
  • New York Jazz Scene
  • Flute
  • Cultural Identity
  • Improvisation

Highlights

  • Main idea: The intersection of diverse cultural identities in modern jazz composition
  • Practical takeaway: Using personal heritage, such as Israeli and Cuban influences, to create a unique sonic brand
  • Failure mode: The risk of losing cultural roots when moving to massive musical hubs like New York
  • Main idea: The role of New York City as a global melting pot for instrumentalists
  • Practical takeaway: Finding inspiration in the versatility of wind players rather than just genre-specific icons

Chapters

  1. 1:10 Introduction to Itai Kriss: Host Robert Miller introduces the Grammy-nominated flutist and his eclectic musical style.
  2. 3:20 From Jerusalem to Jazz: Itai discusses his upbringing in Israel and his early fascination with jazz and Latin rhythms.
  3. 10:00 Influences and Wind Players: A discussion on the legendary flutists and wind players who shaped Itai's approach to the instrument.
  4. 14:40 The New York Melting Pot: Reflections on moving to New York in 2002 and the diverse community of Latin American musicians found there.
  5. 22:30 Tel Havana and Cultural Fusion: The creation of the Tel Havana project, blending Israeli and Cuban musical flavors.
  6. 27:40 Collaborations and Arrangements: The process of writing full songs with lyrics in Spanish for his latest EP.
  7. 30:30 Music as Social Tribute: Discussing the track 'Virgo' and its connection to the struggle for civil rights and human dignity.