On nights like last night at Café’ Metropol (www.cafemetropol.com/), Eli showcases his talents as a composer and bandleader. However, more often Eli is supporting other artists in their endeavors, “since becoming a father I have become a better listener, and more comfortable in a supporting role.” Eli’s abilities and influences afford him opportunities to play...
Eli and Yonatan met in college when they both showed up one day to a recording session. Although the project they played on was short lived, the immediate rapport and chemistry led them to years of deep collaboration and real friendship. When Yonatan developed the Avant-Garde Ensemble at USC, Eli was a key ingredient and...
As a tremendously talented pianist, singer and improviser, his abilities can make you forget what a uniquely remarkable composer Eli really is. He celebrates his influences wholeheartedly, while remaining unabashedly individual. The sincerity in his topics and the vehicles he chooses to express them, are a testament to this artist’s depth and sensitivity. Tomorrow night...
There are few things in life that Eli is dedicated to like his family. Although difficult to always find the balance in life between family time and his own, Eli’s appreciation for quality time in all areas of his life has grown exponentially. He says that, “having a family creates clearly defined expectations of time.”...
Eli’s intentions in his artistry are about creating community and deep connections. His music stems from having an image in his head, and translating that into a musical experience. Whether leading his own groups or playing as a sideman, he pours himself joyfully into every note. It’s that joy that he wants to convey to...
"There She Walks Again"
(Co-Composer, Producer, Mixer, Acoustic and 12 String Guitars, Slide Guitar)
"Is It You"
(Co-Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica)
"10:53"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"A Pleasure to Meet You"
(Bass)
"Listen"
(Guitars)
"Bill Clinton Rips"
(Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Double M-Ten V2"
(Mixer)
"Ripe"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Upright Bass, Harmonica, BG Vocals)
"It Ends Tonight"
(Upright Bass)
"Daily Wheatgrass Shots"
(Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Don't Look Back"
(Producer, Co-Composer, Orchestrator, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Piano)
"Persistent Bamboozle"
(Mixer)
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