Israeli-Mexican guitarist and composer Ilan Bar-Lavi is quickly becoming one of the most distinguished and exciting young musicians of his generation. Ilan is receiving worldwide recognition as a unique improviser, composer and bandleader with a fresh, original sound. His music is deeply rooted in Jazz , Mexican Bolero, Middle Eastern tradition flavored in a Pop/Rock presentation, that can only described as “…the new Jazz internationalism”. (Mercury News) During the summer of 2009 Ilan released his highly acclaimed debut album entitled “Bliss”, featuring his closest peers, saxophonist Matan Chapnizka, pianist Victor Gould, bassist Haggai Cohen-Milo and drummer Jeffrey Fajardo. Bliss features all original compositions as an exciting and emotional recording that represents the “Jazz internationalism” to come. On stage it is obvious that what the audience is witnessing is a one-of-a kind experience. During his performance, music and energy surge ...