Gilad Hekselman, Artist of the Week

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Get to know Jazz Guitar Today Artist of the Week, Gilad Hekselman…

» A LITTLE ABOUT

  • An Israeli-born jazz guitarist, Gilad moved to New York City in 2004 to attend The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.  As well as being a sideman on many projects, he currently has 6 albums including the 2018 release – Ask for Chaos (Motema Music).

» HAS PLAYED WITH…

  • Gilad has performed with many renowned artists including Anat Cohen, Mark Turner, Dayna Stephens, Aaron Parks, Jeff Ballard, John Scofield, Ari Hoenig, Chris Potter and others.

» INTERESTING NOTE

  • In July 2005, he won the Gibson–Montreux Jazz Festival Guitar Competition in Switzerland.

» FUN FACT

  • He was featured on the album Radio Music Society by Esperanza Spalding

» ALBUM

Gilad Hekselman – Ask For Chaos
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Jazz Guitar Today favorite track – It Will Get Better

» UPCOMING GIGS

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