TALLANA GABRIEL

• TALLANA GABRIEL - VOCALS
  
• URI GINCEL - PIANO
  
• PAUL KLEBER - BASS
  
• AMIR BRESLER - DRUMS
  

Tallana Gabriel is a true powerhouse—both vocally and personally—like few others. Known to German audiences from her appearance on Deutschland sucht den Superstar, the Russian-born singer studied jazz vocals in New York and has shared the stage with legends like Etta James, Charles Tolliver, and the RIAS Orchestra. A frequent guest at the Philharmonie, Tallana brings a night of pure energy and vocal brilliance that will leave you spellbound.


Uri Gincel is one of the most in demand and respected Jazz pianists in Berlin. Gincel´s style can be described as heavily rooted in tradition but with sensibility and understanding of bringing jazz into the modern age. His playing is dynamic, lyrical and above full of energy and power.

Born in Tel-Aviv, Gincel came to Berlin in 2009 and quickly became an influential part of the Jazz scene, Uri toured the world with many projects, including "Uri Gincel Trio” and “Bonaparte” and studied under some major musicians as Arnie Lawrence and Walter Blending Jr.


Paul Kleber was born in Berlin/Germany and started playing cello and drums as a young kid, before he chose his main instrument, the double bass. He studied classical double bass at the Hochschule für Musik „Hanns Eisler“ Berlin and jazz, too at the Universität der Künste Berlin.
He played and recorded with Jazzanova, Sebastian Studnitzky, British band Fink, Micatone, Nylon, JazzIndeed and Lisa Bassenge. As a sideman he accompanied many artists i.e. Dee Dee Bridgewater, Mark Murphy, Emiliana Torrini, Nina Hagen, Nils Landgren, David Friedman and Nightmares On Wax.


Drummer Amir Bresler was first exposed to jazz music at the age of 15 when he registered for the jazz program at the Thelma-Yellin National High School of the Arts in Givataim, Israel, from which he graduated with honors. In recent years, Amir has established himself as one of Israel's most sought-after drummers, performing in Israel and abroad at prominent local and international jazz festivals. In 2010, Amir joined world-renowned bassist, vocalist and composer Avishai Cohen in concerts around the world.

Amir has also performed with guest musicians such as Sam Yahel, Joel Fraham, Mark Turner, Kirk Lightsay and Dwayne Bruno. In addition, Amir plays with various Israeli artists including Daniel Zamir, Kutiman, Gilad Hekselman, Nitai Hershkovits, Shai Maestro, Yotam Silbrestein, Amos Hoffman, Gilad Abro, to name a few.