Joshua Moshe & Jonathan Skovron Duo

Joshua Moshe & Jonathan Skovron Duo

Traditional Jewish Music Reimagined: A Contemporary Jazz Exploration

In this exquisite duo project, award-winning saxophonist and clarinetist Joshua Moshe collaborates with the immensely talented guitarist Jonathan Skovron to breathe new life into traditional Jewish music. With deep roots in the rich heritage of Niggunim, Ladino melodies, and centuries-old Jewish folk traditions, the duo reimagines these timeless songs through the lens of contemporary jazz.

The pairing of Moshe's soulful, dynamic saxophone and clarinet with Skovron’s evocative, genre-fluid guitar creates a musical dialogue that is both deeply spiritual and thrillingly modern. In this stripped-back format, their arrangements explore the delicate interplay between improvisation and tradition, offering audiences an intimate and profound listening experience.

About Joshua Moshe & Jonathan Skovron

Joshua Moshe, based in Melbourne, draws on a diverse background shaped by the synagogue chanting of his South African-Jewish upbringing and the saxophone-driven rhythms of Marabi music. His work has garnered numerous accolades, including the PBS Young Elder of Jazz Award and Music Victoria Award for best Jazz album. Known for his innovative approach to Jewish music, Moshe has performed on some of Australia’s most celebrated stages, including the Melbourne Recital Centre and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Jonathan Skovron is a versatile guitarist, composer, and arranger with a rich career spanning over two decades. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Skovron has collaborated with Australia’s finest musicians, including Lior, Paul Kelly, and Kate Ceberano. As a solo artist, his project SKOV has been praised for its unique blend of folk, jazz, and pop, described as “gracefully carrying the torch of 70s elegance and sophistication” by acclaimed singer-songwriter Lior.

Together, Moshe and Skovron combine their virtuosic talents and shared love of Jewish music to present a performance that journeys across centuries and continents. From the Chabad Niggunim of Eastern Europe to the Ladino folk traditions of Andalusia, their music connects the past and present in a deeply resonant celebration of Jewish cultural heritage.

4:00pm Doors for 4:30pm start.

Prepare to be transported by this unique collaboration, where tradition and innovation meet in a captivating musical dialogue.

Rating

E

Duration

120 min

Cast

Joshua Moshe, Jonathan Skovron