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

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Podcast: [Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/follow-your-dream-music-and-much-more-3624619)
Published: 2026-04-17T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

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

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

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