Biography
Middle Eastern Saxophone and Clarinet fused with Jazz and Balkan music.
ANISTAR is a Middle-Eastern, Balkan Jazz Orchestra. ANISTAR was formed in 2002 by composer, saxophonist and clarinetist Harel Shachal to explore the classical and traditional music of Middle Eastern and Balkan worlds from the perspective of New York downtown jazz. This ensemble seamlessly fuses elements of ancient and modern in its instrumentation and repertoire.
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In September 2005, The Common Gene released ANISTAR's Debut Album entitled Esh. It includes ten original compositions and an arrangement of a traditional Greek/Israeli folk song.
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