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Oz Noy

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By Alan Bryson
July 28, 2014
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As a top session guitarist in his native Israel,

Oz Noy

guitar

" data-original-title="" title="">Oz Noy was at home playing jazz, blues, funk, and rock. Since emmigrating to the United States in 1996 he has been based in New York City where he has become a regular fixture on the local jazz scene, including his standing gig at the Bitter End. He plays a Stratocaster with a tone, feel, and energy that is likely to appeal to fans of

Stevie Ray Vaughan

guitar
1954 - 1990

" data-original-title="" title="">Stevie Ray Vaughan and

Jimi Hendrix

guitar, electric
1942 - 1970

" data-original-title="" title="">Jimi Hendrix, but also with a level of musical sophistication worthy of jazz guitarists like

John Scofield

guitar
b.1951

" data-original-title="" title="">John Scofield and

Mike Stern

guitar
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Mike Stern. He considers blues and bebop, "the glue to good music," and his latest release, Twisted Blues Vol. 2 (Abstract Logix, 2013) is an apt description of that musical approach. It is a sonic exercise that flows from the deep reservoir that is the blues, while incorporating plenty of angular and sharp-cornered twists and turns from bebop.

Something is malleable if it can be extended and shaped by hammering and pressure, and in Oz Noy's hands the blues is transmuted into a precious metal that he twists and shapes to fit his demanding artistic vision. On his latest release he is aided by guests who offer an insight into the breadth of his musical friendships and leanings. He enlists the talents of

Chick Corea

piano
1941 - 2021

" data-original-title="" title="">Chick Corea and

Allen Toussaint

piano and vocals
1938 - 2015

" data-original-title="" title="">Allen Toussaint on piano and Rhodes,

Will Lee

bass
b.1950

" data-original-title="" title="">Will Lee and Roscoe Beck on bass,

Dave Weckl

drums
b.1960

" data-original-title="" title="">Dave Weckl and

Keith Carlock

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Keith Carlock on drums, Reese Wynans (from Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble) and

John Medeski

organ, Hammond B3
b.1965

" data-original-title="" title="">John Medeski on organ, and fellow guitarists

Warren Haynes

guitar
b.1960

" data-original-title="" title="">Warren Haynes and

Eric Johnson

trumpet

" data-original-title="" title="">Eric Johnson.

This interview took place while he was on a multi state tour with Keith Carlock on drums, and

Oteil Burbridge

bass
b.1967

" data-original-title="" title="">Oteil Burbridge on bass. Although they had all played together in various combinations, this was the first time this trio had played together. Noy talks about his roots, influences, current bandmates, and we preview his latest release.

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