Efrat Alony's "Hollywood Isn't Calling" is a boundary-defying jazz experience, blending humor and profundity in socially charged compositions.

Efrat Alony, award-winning singer and acclaimed Israeli jazz artist, released her album 'Hollywood Isn't Calling' in 2021. Renowned for her dynamic voice and avant-garde approach, Alony explores the spirit of jazz with poetic, socially charged lyrics. In a delightful blend of humor and profundity, she navigates diverse themes, challenging listeners to break free from boxes.

She came up with the name of the project through a funny story in which she received a message from a festival in Los Angeles that she had won an award for her composition - a festival devoted exclusively to action films.
A funny and absurd situation at the same time. Reason enough for the artist to take it with humor - if Hollywood doesn't call after all, then she'll just have to grab the megaphone herself to get her message out to the world.

The album features a stellar quartet--Frank Wingold (guitar), Henning Sieverts (bass), Heinrich Köbberling (drums)--creating a tapestry of contrasts and depth. Alony's compositions, including 'My Shorthand Modes of Perception' and 'El Ha-Or,' reflect her fearless exploration of art, urging audiences to embrace light amid darkness. With a multicultural background and international acclaim, Efrat Alony's 'Hollywood Isn't Calling' takes the listener through boundary-defying jazz, making it a must-have for music enthusiasts seeking a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition.

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Track Listing

• My Shorthand Modes of Perception
• El Ha-Or (Towards the Light)
• A Twin Moon
• Echoing
• Ripples
• White Dress Dance
• Falling
• Warm & Easy
• On Tiptoes

Additional Details

Label: Neuklang

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 44:24 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 02/02/24

UPC: 4012116424713