Itamar’s music blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own.

Internationally renowned composer and guitarist, Itamar has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others. Since summer 2015 he is based in Vancouver and teaches at the VSO School of Music.

Itamar has released 2 CDs so far with the Adama Ensemble: "Desert Song" (2006) & "Hommage" (2010), and "New Dawn (2013) with percussionist Yshai Afterman.

Recent performances were at the “Jerusalem International Jazz Festival” (Israel), the Orpheum Annex (Vancouver BC), Vancouver International Guitar Festival.

Quotes & Press:
"I loved your Hommage CD...You are a great addition to the few of us who play both piano and classical guitar and compose!" (Ralph Towner)

"I really dug your band...great writing...and you are a fabulous player... congratulations again on the beautiful music" (John Zorn)

"A singular voice on the nylon-stringed guitar" Alexander Varty, The Georgia Straight

Upcoming shows (selection):
2017
Dec 1st 7:30pm Inlet Theatre, Port Moody - Itamar Erez, Hamin Honari & Sina Ettehad
2018
Apr 14- Carnegie Hall (Zankel), NYC, NY, USA with Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Apr 15-18 solo shows in New York & Toronto
Apr 22- West Coast Guitar Trio (Celso Machado, Itamar Erez & Miroslav Tadic

Social links:
www.itamarerez.com
www.facebook.com/itamarerezpage
www.youtube.com/itamarerez

Live Performance Link: Click Here

Home Base: British Columbia

Touring Schedule: Click here