Rotem Sivan Trio

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Als Mitglied von Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows war Montgomery auf bedeutenden internationalen Bühnen zu erleben, darunter beim Newport, Monterey und Telluride Jazz Festival. Zu seinen Auszeichnungen zählen der dritte Preis bei der International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition sowie die Teilnahme an den renommierten Programmen Betty Carter Jazz Ahead und BANFF International Workshop. Sein Debütalbum Storyteller wurde von All About Jazz mit 4,5 von 5 Sternen ausgezeichnet.

DAVID SIRKIS ist ein in New York lebender Schlagzeuger, Komponist und Bandleader, der sich innerhalb kurzer Zeit zu einem gefragten Musiker der dortigen Jazzszene entwickelt hat. Bekannt für seine Vielseitigkeit und seine unverwechselbare rhythmische Sprache, verbindet er modernen Jazz mit nahöstlichen rhythmischen Elementen und schafft so einen Sound, der gleichermaßen traditionsbewusst wie zukunftsgerichtet ist. Sirkis spielte bereits mit international renommierten Musikern wie Gilad Hekselman, Tivon Pennicott, Joe Martin, George Braith und Jon Davis. Als Bandleader und Co-Bandleader veröffentlichte er bislang drei Projekte, darunter sein Debüt When It All Starts, Qamar Al-Din mit seiner Band Komradin sowie Look Up! (2026). International war er unter anderem beim Red Sea Jazz Festival und London EFG Jazz Festival sowie in renommierten New Yorker Clubs wie The Jazz Gallery, Smalls, Mezzrow und Ornithology Jazz Club zu erleben.

ROTEM SIVAN makes the guitar sing with a distinctive sound rooted in jazz and improvisation and enriched by influences from rock, pop, classical music, and folk. His music has reached audiences around the world and attracted hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and Instagram. A graduate with honors in classical composition and jazz performance from Tel Aviv University and The New School in New York City, Sivan has toured extensively and performed on international stages worldwide. Praised by DownBeat Magazine as “a remarkable talent” and described by guitar legend Peter Bernstein as “the next guitarist of our time,” he has collaborated with outstanding musicians including Ari Hoenig and Ben Street. At the heart of his trio lies a dynamic interplay and fascination with sound, effortlessly moving between intimate ballads, powerful grooves, and rock-infused energy while transforming complex musical ideas into music that feels immediate, elegant, and deeply alive.

DAN MONTGOMERY is a New York City–based upright and electric bassist, vocalist, composer, and educator. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, he has performed with renowned artists including Ari Hoenig, Chico Pinheiro, E.J. Strickland, Troy Roberts, Remy Le Boeuf, and The New York Voices.

A member of Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows, Montgomery has appeared at major international events including the Newport, Monterey, and Telluride Jazz Festivals. His distinctions include third prize at the International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition and participation in the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead and BANFF International Workshop programs. His debut album Storyteller received a 4.5-star review from All About Jazz.

DAVID SIRKIS is a New York City–based drummer, composer, and bandleader who has quickly become an in-demand presence on the city’s jazz scene. Known for his versatility and distinctive rhythmic language, his music combines modern jazz with Middle Eastern rhythmic elements, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and forward-looking. Sirkis has performed alongside internationally acclaimed musicians including Gilad Hekselman, Tivon Pennicott, Joe Martin, George Braith, and Jon Davis. As a leader and co-leader, he has released three projects, including his debut When It All Starts, Qamar Al-Din with his band Komradin, and Look Up! (2026). His international appearances include the Red Sea Jazz Festival and London EFG Jazz Festival, as well as renowned New York venues such as The Jazz Gallery, Smalls, Mezzrow, and Ornithology Jazz Club.