Yotam Ben-Or

Internationally acclaimed harmonica player and composer Yotam Ben-Or is widely regarded as one of the most in-demand artists on his instrument, both in the studio and on stage. He has recorded and/or performed with an eclectic range of internationally renowned artists, including Edmar Castañeda, Lars Danielsson, Silvana Estrada, Lizzy McAlpine, Romeo Santos, Gonzalo Grau, Sonex, YOGI, and more. Ben-Or has appeared at leading venues and festivals including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, BRIC JazzFest, Le Duc des Lombards, Festival da Jazz St. Moritz, and Blue Note NYC. Born and raised in a small village called Nataf, Ben-Or began studying piano at the age of nine with his uncle who gifted him a harmonica. Fascinated by the small instrument, he soon made it his primary musical voice. He moved to New York City on a full scholarship to attend The New School, graduating in 2016.