Hillai Govreen Quartet

Contemporary jazz — The talented saxophonist and composer Hillai Govreen invites you to discover her quartet, a musical journey between structure and freedom, rooted in the New York scene.

Saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Hillai Govreen presents her quartet, performing original music shaped by contemporary jazz. Rooted in the New York jazz scene and nourished by a wide range of influences, the quartet explores a balance between structure and freedom, lyricism and rhythmic intensity. Each piece unfolds through interaction, spontaneity and a strong compositional identity. Based in New York, Govreen collaborates with many international musicians. She has toured in India, Europe, Israel, Brazil and the United States, and has played at iconic New York venues such as Dizzy's Club, The Jazz Gallery, Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, Birdland, National Sawdust and Ornithology Jazz Club.

« With Every Other Now, Govreen firmly establishes herself as one of the figures of the new generation of jazz… music that is both structured and improvised, familiar yet entirely singular.  » — Savoir Magazine.

Line-up: Hillai Govreen: clarinet, saxophone; Govreen Omer: double bass; Lifshitz Tamir: guitar; Jardim Matheus: drums

The 38Riv Jazz Club is an intimate venue in the heart of the Marais (38 rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th), dedicated to jazz and improvised music.