Copy of "LIVE @ RECORD RUNNER" CONCERT SERIES JUNE 1st, 2019 @ 8:00 P.M.

TEVET SELA QUARTET

Tevet Sela is a Montreal-based saxophonist and composer of Israeli origin. In his repertoire, Tevet weaves Jazz with elements of Klezmer, African and Middle Eastern music.

He started his professional musical career while he was in his teens and began to compose and perform frequently. He became a much sought-after session player, playing at house bands of popular Israeli television shows as well as contributing his unique sound to many albums, TV and film soundtracks. Among these albums, Tevet played on the multi-platinum ‘’Idan Raichel Project’’ album.

Tevet, a graduate of the prestigious Thelma Yellin School of Arts, has toured in France and the Netherlands as its big band featured soloist. He was featured in an international UNICEF benefit concert that was broadcasted from the Netherlands to 35 countries and that featured artists such as David Bowie, Youssou N'dour, Al Jarreau.

In addition, Tevet holds a diploma in music education, and won several scholarships and grants from the America-Israel cultural fund and the Canada council for the arts. The 4 albums Tevet released as a leader: '’Tevet Sela’', '’Coming True’', ‘'Jazz Flute’' and '’Lying Sun'’, are frequently played by radio stations such as the BBC, CBC (Radio-Canada), Israeli radio, Jazz.fm and many more.

Since his moving to Montreal in 2010, Tevet became a prominent figure in the vibrant Canadian jazz scene. His first Canadian album, ‘’Lying Sun’’ (Effendi/Naxos), gained raving reviews. The album remained 1st on CIBL Montreal radio jazz chart for many weeks.

Tevet has performed in many international jazz festivals and venues, and was nominated to both the '’TD Grand Jazz award’' and the '’Prix Opus'’ for 2015, in the category ‘'Jazz concert of the year’'.

His all-star quartet is rounded out by JOHN RONEY (piano), OLIVIER BABAZ (elec. bass) and MARTIN AUGUSTE (drums). This is a style and presentation of music that Ottawa audiences will rarely, if ever, have the opportunity to hear live and is highly recommended. Especially in the confines of Ottawa's most intimate listening room found only at Record Runner Rehearsal Studios.

• Excellent Quality 5-piece (min.) shell kits with cymbal stands (Yamaha or Sonor)
• Yamaha Powered Speakers
• Yamaha mixer (or equivalent)
• 2 Guitar amps in each studio with stands (Fender or equivalent)
• 1 Bass Amp Combo (Ampeg or equivalent)
• Shure SM58 microphones w/stands (additional mics available, as required)
• LED lighting (RGBA)
• DMX light controller
• Music Stands
• Cables, etc.