Rochester Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Performer name:	Oren Neiman
Phone:	914-393-5596
Mailing address:	595 McLean Avenue, Apt. 6F Yonkers, NY 10705
E-mail address:	oreneiman@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.orenneiman.com
Previous appearances at:	Bettencourt Public Library, Westchester Arts Council, Bradley University, The Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, The Rex(Toronto, Canada) Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/15/2011

Records 1-2 of 2

Program
Category
Description
Fee

IsraAlien Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

A high-energy acoustic guitar duo, merging Mediterranean-Gypsy music with Jazz mentality and Rock attitude. Isra-Alien is a band with innovative compositions and imaginative arrangements - deeply rooted in Israel's diverse musical traditions. The result is a unique fusing of a myriad of musical traditions (Greek, Balkan, Eastern-European, and Jewish/Klezmer), with daring improvisations and inventive textures, showcasing both guitarists’ musical worlds. Isra-Alien's debut album was chosen by Music Connection Magazine as one of the top 25 independent albums of 2009. The live performances are humoristic and lively, and include stories and personal anecdotes about the music, the compositions and the musicians.
$501- $1000

The Oren Neiman Quartet Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Guitarist Oren Neiman’s music is both innovative and in the forefront of today’s jazz styles, as well as being celebrated for his technical precision. His compositions explore a combination of Jazz sensibility with Middle Eastern rhythms and melody. Oren has regularly performed with his quartet in NY venues like The Bitter End, Detour, Joe’s Pub, The 55 Bar, Cornelia St. Cafe and Makor, as well as touring nationally and internationally (most recently Spain, Canada and Israel). Oren was also an Artist in Residence at the 92nd St. Y, and has received an Arts Alive project grant from Westchester Arts Council. “Neiman’s new recording (Frolic and Detour), with a new quartet, is quite a unique statement. It is predominantly Jazzy, but it also touches upon ethnic themes and rhythmic patterns, often using odd meters and unusual harmony. Also the unusual sound blend of the guitar / trumpet combination gives the listener the impression of hearing something innovative and rarely attempted before.” - Adam Baruch www.jazzis.com For a more detailed description of the band,sets, plus musical examples(Electronic press kit) please see www.sonicbids.com/theorenneimanquartet
$501- $1000

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
IsraAlien	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	A high-energy acoustic guitar duo, merging Mediterranean-Gypsy music with Jazz mentality and Rock attitude. Isra-Alien is a band with innovative compositions and imaginative arrangements - deeply rooted in Israel's diverse musical traditions. The result is a unique fusing of a myriad of musical traditions (Greek, Balkan, Eastern-European, and Jewish/Klezmer), with daring improvisations and inventive textures, showcasing both guitarists’ musical worlds. Isra-Alien's debut album was chosen by Music Connection Magazine as one of the top 25 independent albums of 2009. The live performances are humoristic and lively, and include stories and personal anecdotes about the music, the compositions and the musicians.	$501- $1000
The Oren Neiman Quartet	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Guitarist Oren Neiman’s music is both innovative and in the forefront of today’s jazz styles, as well as being celebrated for his technical precision. His compositions explore a combination of Jazz sensibility with Middle Eastern rhythms and melody. Oren has regularly performed with his quartet in NY venues like The Bitter End, Detour, Joe’s Pub, The 55 Bar, Cornelia St. Cafe and Makor, as well as touring nationally and internationally (most recently Spain, Canada and Israel). Oren was also an Artist in Residence at the 92nd St. Y, and has received an Arts Alive project grant from Westchester Arts Council. “Neiman’s new recording (Frolic and Detour), with a new quartet, is quite a unique statement. It is predominantly Jazzy, but it also touches upon ethnic themes and rhythmic patterns, often using odd meters and unusual harmony. Also the unusual sound blend of the guitar / trumpet combination gives the listener the impression of hearing something innovative and rarely attempted before.” - Adam Baruch www.jazzis.com For a more detailed description of the band,sets, plus musical examples(Electronic press kit) please see www.sonicbids.com/theorenneimanquartet	$501- $1000