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Roni Ben-Hur: Stories
ByRoni Ben-Hur
guitarBen-Hur is helped by the elder masters he often chooses to bring gravity and wisdom to his dates. On Stories they are bassist

Harvie S
bass, acousticb.1948

Victor Lewis
drumsb.1950

George Cables
pianob.1944

Ingrid Jensen
trumpetb.1966
Together they create an atmosphere where familiarity and affection reign. Listening to Stories is like being invited to a companionable potluck dinner where each guest brings his or her signature dish.

Magos Herrera
vocalsBut there are humor and high spirits here, too.

Elmo Hope
piano1923 - 1967

Kenny Wheeler
flugelhorn1930 - 2014
The cut that lingers in memory is "Ha'omnam," a nod to a poem written during the darkest days of the Holocaust by Leah Goldberg. To the graceful arabesque of Ben-Hur's Andalusian-flavored melody, Israeli vocalist

Tamuz Nissim
vocalsTrack Listing
La Serena; Something for Kenny; But I Had to Say Goodbye; Ma'of; Ha'omnam; After the Morning; A Redoblar; Melodious Funk.
Personnel
Roni Ben-Hur
guitarIngrid Jensen
trumpetGeorge Cables
pianoHarvie S
bass, acousticVictor Lewis
drumsMagos Herrera
vocalsTamuz Nissim
vocalsAdditional Instrumentation
Margos Herrera: vocals (1,7); Tamuz Nissim: vocals (5).
Album information
Title: Stories | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Dot Time Records
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