Artist description ARI BEN MOSES is one of World Music's most dynamic singer/songwriters. Reggae bass lines, African and Latin beats; Middle Eastern and traditional Jewish scales, punctuated with gritty Funk Rock grooves are masterfully blended by this superb composer, keyboardist and singer. His music often compared to Carlos Santana and Peter Gabriel, Ari's compelling lyrics, powerful voice and brilliant piano playing have captivated audiences across the United States. With the release of his CD, "Burning Bush", his innovative sound has been featured on WLIB-AM, WBAI-FM and WSIA-FM Radio stations in New York City, as well as Radio Eshel 106-FM in Israel.

Music Style World Rock & Reggae.

Musical Influences Carlos Santana, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone, Fela Kuti, Steely Dan.

Similar Artists Santana, Steel Pulse, Fela Kuti, 311, Ben Harper, King Django, Steely Dan.

Artist History A native New Yorker, Ari was trained in classical music and Jazz. Recognized at an early age for his musical abilities, he was presented with an award for Pianistic Excellence by famed Jazz musician and educator Dr. Billy Taylor and a scholarship to Berklee School of Music. In the 1980's, after he returned to New York City, where he enrolled in New York University and studied big band orchestration and Jazz piano with the likes of Joanne Brackeen, Jim McNeely, Gay Mehegan and Vladimir Shafranov, he began to explore beyond the Western tradition. Finding inspiration in the West African and Reggae music scenes, Ari toured nationally and in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, as keyboardist and vocalist for many top artists, incluning Ishmael Isaacs, Ijahman Levi, Sister Carol; and Majek Fashek, with whom he made two albums, "Spirit of Love" (Interscope) and "Rainmaker" (Tuff Gong). In the late-1990's Ari re-discovered the music of his Jewish ancestors, infusing traditional melodies and rhythms into his eclectic compositions. To reveal the direction of his music, Ari formed a group of the best local artists, the ARI BEN MOSES BAND. Together, they approached Ari's exotic musical expressions with a refreshing, vibrant energy and urbane confidence nourished by the multi-cultural setting of New York City.

Group Members Richie Cohen, from New York City, USA - Guitar. Oscar Debe, from Ghana, West Africa - Drums, Percussion and Vocals. Adrian Djoman from Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa - Bass. Ari Ben Moses, from New York City, USA - Lead Vocals and Keyboards. Also featured on "Burning Bush": Kofo Ayanfowora, from Nigeria, West Africa - Talking Drum. Rafael Jimenez, from the Dominican Republic, Congas. Tamir Yemini, from Israel - Darbouka.

Instruments Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Piano, John Lennon's Old B3 Organ, Darbouka, Congas, Talking Drum, Tamborine, Shekere, Clave'.

Albums 2 albums currently available:

Press Reviews "The seething rhythms and exotic melodies accumulated through a few thousand years live on in Ari's music.He's drawn together a collective of like-minded professionally seasoned wayfarers who live by,for and through their instruments.The tunes,the lyrics are original;the ecstacy is ageless."-Cat Ballou,WOODSTOCK TIMES,Woodstock,NY.

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Location NYC & Chicago, NY & IL - USA

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