HILA KULIK TRIO «A Journey Swing, Soul & Original Music» FEAT: Thiago Duarte-Marc Michel The Hile Kulik Trio will present the music of her recent album «More than a change». A presentation of her own original music, special arrangements, influenced by Swing, Jazz, and Soul along with hits of middle eastern rhythms and classical harmony. Kulik will share the stage with two of the greatest musicians in the world Jazz Scene. Virtuoso pianist, Hila Kulik is one of the most active performers on the worldwide Jazz scene. Kulik, an impressive performer, is a graduate of the prestigious Jerusalem Academy, and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College New York. She has shared the stage, recorded, and toured the world with some of today’s greatest jazz musicians including: Cyrille Aimee, Antonio Hart, Wayne Tucker, Donald Harrison, and more. Thiago Duarte Bassist for 2 decades, as sideman has played with names such as Egberto Gismonti, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. With Flora and Airto, worked as electric and acoustic bassist in the latest released albuns, including „If You Will“, by Flora Purim, nominated for the Grammy 2023 in the best Latin jazz album category. As a leader and composer has released one trio Album in 2021, featuring Airto Moreira, and his next album, Casas e Raízes,  brings together the Afro-Brazilian roots and the last years he spent immersed in the European music scene. Has performed at festivals and clubs in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. As a member of the Focus Year Band 2024, played with names such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek, Kris Davis, Miguel Zenón and Lionel Loueke. Marc Michel Der französische Schlagzeuger und Komponist Marc Michel zählt zu den gefragtesten Rhythmusmeistern Europas. Geboren in Lyon und ausgebildet am Berklee College of Music in Boston, entwickelte er einen eigenständigen Stil, der Jazz, Improvisation, Rock und Weltmusik mühelos verbindet. Michel arbeitete bereits mit internationalen Künstlern wie Lionel Loueke, Shai Maestro, Ralph Peterson und Ari Hoenig zusammen und trat auf renommierten Bühnen und Festivals in Europa, Nordamerika und Asien auf. In Berlin ist er in vielfältigen Projekten aktiv und bekannt für seine dynamische, präzise und zugleich feinfühlige Spielweise. Seine Musik besticht durch rhythmische Raffinesse, emotionale Tiefe und kreative Spielfreude. Don’t miss a night full of groove and energy through an interesting, adventurous musical journey! Hila Kulik – Piano Marc Michel – Drums Thiago Duarte – Double Bass Hila Kulik Foto©Yossi Zwecker Thiago Duarte Foto©Roger Vantilt