“Klein shows with his speed, touch, refinement and creativity, that he belongs to the small group of master pianists.” Süddeutsche Zeitung

Pianist and Composer Omer Klein’s music has been called “borderless” by the New York Times and “astonishing” by Westdeutsche Zeitung. Omer’s new trio album, Fearless Friday, released in early 2015, is making waves worldwide. The Omer Klein Trio, with Haggai Cohen Milo on bass and Amir Bresler on drums, tours the world extensively. Klein was featured on the cover of Jazzthetik for the magazine’s May/June edition, the CD was “album of the week” on NDR, and is played repeatedly on international radio.

Omer Klein grew up in Israel, where he is considered “One of the most fascinating artists that have emerged from this country in the last decade” (City Mouse, Tel Aviv). He studied At the New England Conservatory in Boston with Danilo Perez and continued his studies in New York under Fred Hersch. Here he quickly became a notable member of the NYC jazz scene, performing as a bandleader at the city’s prestigious venues, among them The Blue Note and Jazz At Lincoln Center. These days Klein lives in Germany and tours worldwide. He has released 6 albums to great acclaim. Klein is also known as a formidable educator. He has given numerous master classes and teaches a yearly course at the Jerusalem Music Centre, in a special program initiated by pianist Murray Perahia.

Omer is the winner of numerous awards. Lately he was announced as the winner of the NRW Förderpreis 2015. The award is given yearly to two musicians, selecting from all instrumentalists, composers and conductors, in all genres. Recently, in February, Omer Klein was announced as a nominee for the ECHO Jazz 2016 award, for his work on Fearless Friday. He is nominated in the category "Instrumentalist of the Year, National - Piano/Keyboard". The award ceremony will take place in Hamburg on May 26.

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