ABOUT ELY
Based in New York City, Ely is emerging as one of the scene’s most exciting new voices. Known for his genre-blending versatility, he strives to connect between all around guitar skills, production and composition.
Originally from Tel Aviv, Ely is a member of eight-time Grammy Award-winner Christian McBride’s newest quintet and has collaborated with a wide range of acclaimed artists, including Shai Maestro, Braxton Cook, Carmen Lundy, Jason Palmer, Noah Preminger, Amir Bresler, and renowned producer Larry Klein.
He is currently working on his self-produced debut album - His music draws from an eclectic mix of jazz, indie, and electronic influences, resulting in a sound that is both fresh and deeply personal.
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ely’s music
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UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
PHOTO: TYLER FRANZ
Ely Perlman & Friends
JULY 10TH - NUBLU CLASSIC, NYC
W/New Legaxy
JUNE 7- Brooklyn, NY
W/ Christian McBride
SEPT. 16 -Philadelphia, PA - City Winery
SEPT. 17 - Montclair, NJ - Downtown Jamboree
SEPT. 26 - Monterey, CA - Monterey Jazz Festival
“Guitarist Ely Perlman.. showed off incredible solo skills that reminded listeners of the gold standard musicianship of legendary jazz and jazz fusion guitarist Pat Metheny.”
UTAH JAZZ REVIEW
PRESS
PHOTO: TYLER FRANZ
“The newest name…guitarist Ely Perlman, was one of the primary takeaways from the festival. His solos kept arriving at striking original ideas. Watch for him.”
NEW YORK JAZZ RECORD
PHOTO: WES LACHMAN
“Perlman’s composition swims in the seas of contemporary jazz meets ambient. A minimalist approach, opened up with processed electric guitar, which favors texture and mood over extended virtuoso spotlighting.”
HUMP DAY NEWS
