DESERT SNOW Vol II: Jazz on the Edge Festival Ensemble

Concert featuring inaugural pairing of Israeli and American jazz musicians who will later perform at Jazz on the Edge Fest in Mitzpe Ramon.

Join us for a powerful evening of fearless, world-class music blending the spirit of the Mitzpe Ramon desert with the creative energy of Boston’s jazz scene.

This showcase-style concert brings together an extraordinary lineup of Israeli and American musicians, some of whom who will later travel to the Jazz on the Edge Festival in Mitzpe Ramon. The concert offers a rare preview of their vibrant new program, featuring beloved Israeli songs, traditional melodies, jazz standards, and original compositions by ensemble members.

Fusing jazz and world music, this concert is a celebration of musical connection between Israel and Boston — bold, joyful, and full of life.

Musicians:

Ehud Ettun – Bass

Rinat Fishman – Clarinet

Brian Friedland – Piano

Angela Varo-Moreno – Violin

TBC – Drums

select performer bios below. More bios (and maybe performers) coming soon!

NOTA BENES:

Doors Open at 7:00. Concert begins at 7:30.

All seating except FRONT ROW is unassigned.

Tickets cannot be refunded but can be transferred to a different attendee.

We recommend buying tickets online whenever possible. Tickets will be available at the door with payment in cash or check only, for $35.

CONGREGATION KEHILLATH ISRAEL is a traditional inclusive synagogue that actively embraces individuals, its community, and the world. An innovative and prominent voice in North American Jewish life since 1917, it is one of Brookline's oldest synagogues.