Basic Traneing

1. Basic Traneing

2. Afro Blue

3. Sayeeda’s Song Flute

4. Her All

5. Impressions

6. Better Days

7. Tippin’

8. Mr. JC

9. Like Sonny

10. Lonnie’s Lament

11. Basic Traneing Reprise

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
YORON ISRAEL
Drummer, Percussionist, Composer, Band Leader and Educator

Yoron Israel, a native Chicagoan, is one of the most gifted and sought after musicians in the music industry today. Yoron's exciting and tasteful drumming, along with his compositional talents are spotlighted throughout his CD's. They are "Chicago" (Double Time), "Live at the Blue Note" (Half Note), "A Gift for You" (Freelance) and the newly released "Basic Traneing" (Ronja Music Company). These fine works have received enthusiastic praise from journalists, musical peers and fans alike. They represent the extensive depth of Yoron Israel's musicianship as he continues to evolve as a leader. He brings his unique influences and experiences in the Jazz, Latin, Gospel, Funk, R & B and Orchestral idioms full circle with his compositions, arrangements, repertoire and ensemble concepts. "Music to be enjoyed by all". As noted by Jack DeJohnette, "A drummer who has good taste, a sense of direction and a feeling of joy in his drumming, compositions and arrangements. Yoron Israel is an important voice you should listen to."

"Basic Traneing", features his current trio "Organic" with organist Kyle Koehler, guitarist Ed Cherry, along with special guests Jay Hoggard (vibraphone/ marimba) Billy Pierce (tenor and soprano saxophone) and Ernesto Diaz (percussion).

In addition to leading the groups "Connection", "Organic" and the newly formed Boston based band "High Standards", Yoron's brilliant musicality, intensity and versatility are appreciated worldwide, through consistent performances at prestigious concerts, notable festivals, prominent clubs and on more than 100 major recordings. Otis Clay, Shirley Caesar, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins, Abbey Lincoln, Ahmad Jamal, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Clark Terry, Joe Henderson, Art Farmer, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Heath, Grover Washington, Freddie Cole, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Pharoah Sanders, Larry Coryell, Jay Hoggard, Joe Lovano, Tom Harrell, Larry Coryell, Vanessa Rubin, Kevin Mahogany, Roy Hargrove, Cyrus Chestnut and Joshua Redman are among the numerous artists that he has worked with. Yoron currently performs internationally with James Williams ICU and David "Fathead" Newman. Since 2000, he has maintained a busy schedule performing and recording with many outstanding Boston based artists, such as Laszlo Gardony and Donal Fox, to name a few. Additionally, he has become a first call accompanist for a wide range of artists appearing in the New England area; this list includes Ann Hampton Callaway, Eddie Daniels, Larry Goldings, Jane Ira Bloom and Phil Markowitz, among others.

Yoron Israel is currently the Assistant Chair of Percussion at Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts. He received his Master of Music degree from Rutgers University '97 (New Brunswick, NJ) and Bachelor of Music degree from Roosevelt University '86 (Chicago IL). Formerly on the faculty at Rutgers University, William Paterson University and Mannes New School, Yoron continues to teach privately, conduct clinics, workshops, residencies and music camps throughout the world. These include presentations at The 2003 International Association of Jazz Educators Convention, The 2001 Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Young Audiences of New Jersey (1994 - 2000), The Vermont Jazz Camp (1990 - 1997) and The Litchfield Music School (1998 and 1999).

Yoron's varied credits have earned recognition in such publications as Outstanding Young Men of America, Down Beat, Jazz Times, Modern Drummer, Stick It, Percussive Notes, New York Times, Boston Globe and Boston Herald, among others. He is an endorser of Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads and Regal Tip Sticks.

For management, booking, publishing and other information contact Ronja Music Company at 212-629-2058 and yoronisrael.com.

Product Description
Yoron Israel's CD "Basic Traneing", is a musical tribute to artistry of John Coltrane. The recording features Yoron Israel and Organic, an ensemble in the tradition of the innovative Hammond B-3 jazz ensembles, which has been extended with added voice of vibraphonist, marimbist, Jay Hoggard. As Yoron explains "Jay and I have been talking about a group like this for years, taking a page from the Grant Green/Bobby Hutcherson collaborations as well as from the work unsung hero, vibraphonist Johnny Lytle. In addition to Jay Hoggard, the CD features guitarist Ed Cherry, and organist Kyle Koehler, who are regular members of "Organic". Saxophonist Bill Pierce and percussionist Ernesto Diaz round out "Basic Traneing" on selected tracks.

As surprising as the instrumentation is the choice of John Coltrane compositions as a focal point. Additionally Israel includes five original works in this collection of eleven tracks. Looking for a way to expand upon the music normally associated with organ groups, Yoron took Dr. Lonnie Smith's Afro-Blue recording as a sign of the positive results that could be achieved by putting music created and inspired by Coltrane into this context.

"Sayeeda’s Song Flute" captures the seamless blend of Organic's individual voices, and includes a soprano saxophone solo that testifies to Bill Pierce's mastery of the straight horn. Pierce is on tenor for "Like Sonny" and the propulsive cushion he receives is a tribute to Israel's gift for making the beat breathe. In their extended solos and eights on "Impressions", guitarist Ed Cherry and Jay Hoggard find something fresh to say on this standard modal form, while organist Kyle Koehler's coda is also notable. The organist holds the reflective center of "Lonnie's Lament", after a poetic introductory drum statement.

"Afro-Blue", the Mongo Santamaria classic forever identified with Coltrane, is indicative of Israel's vision for on marimba, along with Israel's energetic drumming. Yoron's own compositions each add a memorable mood to the program. The haunting "Her All" was completed only days before the recording of the CD. Originally inspired by Coltrane's "Naima", as the first few chords indicate; but then end result wound up quite different. The other Israel originals provide distinct takes on the blues. "Better Days" was recently composed on the road, in a moment of uplifting hope at the end of an exhausting trip. "Tippin", written a year or two earlier, displays a sophisticated beat that only a percussionist who has mastered brushes can generate. The more straight-ahead "Mr. J.C.", was originally an interlude the band employed between solos on Coltrane's, "Mr. P.C." and became a tune in itself. The title track, with Pierce on tenor, is by guitarist Ronald Muldrow, who has featured Israel on several of his own recent CDs. The drummer found this waltz very haunting while incorporating a tasteful musical reference to "Giant Steps". It complements and sums up "BASIC TRANEING" perfectly.

Basic Traneing,Yoron Israel and Organic,Ronja Music Company,Jazz for all to enjoy, featuring Hammond B-3 and sax

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