Leonard Cohen clearly left his musical and spiritual mark in Israel 50 years ago and, unwittingly, saved his career in the process. Not a bad return all around.
There is a slew of other local jazz musicians, of various stylistic leanings, on the roster, and also plenty for fans of more commercial sounds to shout out about.
The inaugural Sphera Festival is back under COVID-19 guidelines and is bringing the best: jazzy textures of Spanish pianist David Doranteswith stellar French bassist Renaud Garcia-Fons.