Danny Zamir: Biography

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Born:

Jan 1, 1980 in Tel Aviv, Israel

Genres:

Jazz Music, Avant Garde Jazz Music, Free Jazz Music

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Alto saxophonist Danny Zamir plays modern jazz that draws as much from klezmer as it does from Ornette Coleman. Born c. 1980 in Tel Aviv, Israel, Zamir was drawn to the sound of the saxophone at a young age and began studying the instrument at the age of 12. Hearing Charlie Parker for the first time had a great effect upon him, and from that point on, he focused on music studies. Zamir attended a Tel Aviv high school that specialized in the arts and offered an intensive music program. In addition to the music of Charlie Parker, some of Zamir's early influences include Eric Dolphy, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Pat Metheny. Zamir formed a trio called Not for Sale and eventually started listening to later musicians, as well. Of those he heard, Zamir was most impressed with saxophonist and experimenter John Zorn. In late 1998, he relocated to NYC, where he met percussionist Kevin Zubek and bassist Shanir Ezra Blumenkran, with whom he formed SATLAH, as well as well-known NY musicians including John Zorn. Zamir has also worked occasionally with members of the downtown scene, including Jamaladeen Tacuma, Marc Ribot, and Calvin Weston. SATLAH's recorded debut includes a guest appearance by Zorn and was released in March, 2000 on the Tzadik label.

- Joslyn Layne, All Music Guide