My name is Yakir
Yakir Arbib
Yakir’s debut for JMS featuring his own reinterpretations of the jazz standards. This album received “Album of the Year” by Telerama in France.
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Yakir Arbib
Yakir Arbib — My Name Is Yakir (Album Overview)
A solo piano album by Yakir Arbib, featuring his distinctive reinterpretations of both jazz standards and original compositions. The album showcases his versatile range, blending classic idioms with improvisational creativity.
Release Details
Released in 2019 on his own label JMS Productions.
Personnel
- Piano: Yakir Arbib
Sound & Style
The album presents a dynamic mix of jazz repertoire—spanning Dixieland, swing, bebop, and hard bop—with Arbib’s own originals infused with classical sensibilities. His arrangements are inventive and expressive, from a bouncing, honky-tonk-inflected take on I Got Rhythm to a kaleidoscopic rendition of Giant Steps. Originals evoke composers like Debussy and Satie, offering impressionistic moods and poetic nuance.
Why It Matters
My Name Is Yakir marked a pivotal moment in Arbib’s career. It elevates his dual strengths—classical finesse and jazz fluency—into a cohesive artistic statement. The album was warmly received by critics and listeners, cementing his identity as a pianist capable of crossing genres with elegance and imagination.
