Sandia

Dekel Epstein (saxophone), Shauli Shoub (piano), Jonathan Heruti (bass), Noam David (drums)

Sandia stands for modern, innovative music with a young mind that combines jazz, ethnicity, world music and fusion in a unique way. The mixture of groove, emotional depth, lyrical melodies and complex structures appeals to a wide audience. The band won first prize at the 8th in 2023. International Competition 7 Virtual Jazz Club in Italy. The award was given by 38 jurors from around the world for the title Sabres.

After numerous performances in clubs and festivals, Sandia released her debut album Sipur Layla in August 2024. The members of the group bring with them different musical backgrounds – from jazz to classical music to hip-hop – and combine these influences into a multifaceted sound.

Jazz Club Ferrara, Italy: [...] one of the most interesting new voices in the Middle East jazz scene. With the award as best up-and-coming band at the international competition 7 Virtual Jazz Club in the back, Sandia starts her European tour to present the new album – a first little gem of a promising band.