Discover the vibrant world of Israeli jazz in this special episode of Hannah Klein’s Time: Indo-Pacific Dispatch.

Hannah Klein speaks with Raphael Perez, a Paris-based photographer, cultural organizer, and the founder and driving force behind the IsraeliJazz project. Through photography, research, exhibitions, publications, concerts, lectures, and international events, Perez has documented the development of Israeli jazz and brought its musicians to wider audiences worldwide.

In this conversation, Raphael discusses the inspiration behind IsraeliJazz, his experiences photographing leading Israeli musicians, and the relationship between jazz and visual storytelling. He also explains the dedication and organizational work required to transform a photographic idea into an international cultural project.

The discussion explores what makes Israeli jazz distinctive, how its musicians combine different creative influences, and why this dynamic musical scene deserves greater global recognition.

In this episode:

• The origins and development of the IsraeliJazz project
• What makes Israeli jazz distinctive
• Photographing musicians during performances and studio sessions
• The relationship between music, photography, and storytelling
• Organizing international exhibitions and cultural events
• Promoting Israeli jazz musicians to global audiences
• Raphael Perez’s vision for the future of IsraeliJazz

Learn more about the IsraeliJazz project:
https://www.israelijazz.com

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Watch the video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/aInVKxX294M

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