Anat Fort Trio's "colour" Celebrating 20 Years! at The Falcon

“One of the 5 standout shows in NY [2018]” - The New York Times

"...a cathartic musical journey....wrapped in a collectively told and engaging story.... It took Fort and her trio twenty years to get to this magical place of trust and forbearance. From where I’m sitting, it was well worth the wait.” - Sam Newsome, Saxophonist [“[Colour” liner notes]

For Anat Fort, improvisation is a way of living; whether playing, composing or teaching her work is always inspired by the moment. A natural, life-long improviser, she discovered the depth of jazz in her teens. Coming to the US to study with Harold Mabern, Rufus Reid and Paul Bley, Anat developed the writing aspect of her creativity through the study of classical and jazz composition. ...

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“One of the 5 standout shows in NY [2018]” - The New York Times

"...a cathartic musical journey....wrapped in a collectively told and engaging story.... It took Fort and her trio twenty years to get to this magical place of trust and forbearance. From where I’m sitting, it was well worth the wait.” - Sam Newsome, Saxophonist [“[Colour” liner notes]

For Anat Fort, improvisation is a way of living; whether playing, composing or teaching her work is always inspired by the moment. A natural, life-long improviser, she discovered the depth of jazz in her teens. Coming to the US to study with Harold Mabern, Rufus Reid and Paul Bley, Anat developed the writing aspect of her creativity through the study of classical and jazz composition.

Her first CD, Peel (1999) received excellent reviews, giving her the impetus to form a working band with drummer Roland Schneider and bassist Gary Wang. This collaboration would be her main vehicle of expression for years to come. Having created a strong presence on the New York jazz scene, the Anat Fort Trio has traveled extensively in the US, Canada, Europe, China and Israel, playing prestigious jazz venues and festivals worldwide.

Currently residing in Tel-Aviv, Anat continues to travel wherever music takes her, while maintaining her connection with the NYC jazz scene. She occasionally collaborates with local Israeli artists such as Shalom Hanoch and Ellyot, and with international players such as Matt Wilson, Chris Cheek and Francisco Mela.

In December 2018 she received the prestigious Prime Minister Jazz Composers Award [Israel]; the first woman to ever win this prize. Her new recording, Colour (2019), is out on Sunnyside Records, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her extraordinary trio.

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