Tal Yahalom - Guitar Almog Sharvit - Bass Ben Silashi - Drums
“A narrative full of surprises... There is something for all tastes and you’ll never get bored listening to KADAWA.”
“The sound is about joy and force in equal measure, full of hummable melodies and moments of proud combustion”
“They’re certainly jazz and of this era, they’re full of energy and have a multitude of things to say... they’re seriously craftsmen of songs, pulling from so many parts in their own instruments”
“KADAWA grooves with a vengeance on its 12-track self-titled debut...
A truly impressive album from a band that must blaze live”
“With courageous, witty playing and a rough sound… KADAWA’s music transforms a proverb into a real aural experience”
KADAWA is a power-trio based in Brooklyn, NY that synthesizes the raw energy of alternative-rock with lush harmonies, intricate rhythms, and improvisational interplay of jazz and the avant-garde. “The sound is about joy and force in equal measure, full of hummable melodies and moments of proud combustion.” - The New York Times
KADAWA (Tal Yahalom on guitar, Almog Sharvit on bass, and Ben Silashi on drums) has an almost telepathic approach, born out of their deep friendship and hundreds of hours spent rehearsing, performing, and traveling together; The trio met at Tel Aviv Conservatory and moved together to the United States in 2014.
KADAWA’s self-titled debut album received praise from The New York Times, NEXTBOP, All About Jazz (IT), and The Vancouver Sun. The 12-track album features all original compositions and includes guest appearances by trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, among others.
“KADAWA grooves with a vengeance on its 12-track, self-titled debut... a truly impressive album from a band that must blaze live.” – Vancouver Sun
The successful release of “KADAWA” led to multiple tours across the US, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Scotland and the UK. Notable appearances include the Detroit Jazz Festival, Jazzwerkstatt Bern, Jazzmeile Thuringen, Teatro CajaGRANADA, The Jerusalem Jazz Festival, Vortex Jazz Club and performances with the likes of John Escreet and Jon Irabagon.
In 2023 the trio collaborated with singer-songwriter Grey McMurray on the release of a Live EP - “Downward Jewel”
KADAWA’s upcoming release, “Post Graduation Fees” (out on February 28th, 2025), is an ambitious sophomore album that uses extensive overdubbing and layering to expand the trio’s core sound. The album’s eight tracks showcase the trio’s compositional breadth, ranging from hard-driving bangers to spacious, atmospheric ballads. This album provides a high-energy outlet to process the challenges of immigration, solitude, and daily existentialism of our modern age - with an air of wit and humor.
