““Mirror Image is a refreshing, expansive and gorgeous record. I was hooked from the first minute on Prelude, and was struck by the depth and scope of the compositions coupled with Tal’s mastery of the guitar. Check out his shimmering, clean, virtuosic playing mirrored with lush string writing and intense band interplay. So many surprising moments. A record I will keep returning to!””
— Mary Halvorson
““Exhibiting a mastery of both nylon string and electric guitars, Tal Yahalom delivers an imaginative and wide-ranging set of original compositions. He has a pristine, soulful touch, immaculate technique, and great arranging skills. One of the most engaging guitar albums I’ve heard lately.” ”
The Tal Yahalom Quintet plays as both a tightly knit chamber ensemble and an explorative, improvising jazz band.
Featuring a unique instrumentation of guitar, violin, cello, alto sax/flute and percussion set, the band performs all-original compositions inspired by contemporary jazz, romantic classical music, and various groove-based traditions from around the world.
The quintet has performed at The Jazz Gallery, SEEDS, Scholes Street Studios, Threes Brewing and The Neighborhood Church First Friday’s Jazz Series, and released its debut album on Adhyâropa Records on March 21st, 2025.
With band members equally versed in performance, composition and improvisation, the quintet shapeshifts through a wide palette of timbres, roles and orchestrations, creating a sound completely its own.
The music often aims to create meditative and evocative spaces, both rhythmically and sonically, while balancing through-composed sections and intricate arrangements with diverse opportunities for improvisation and versatile interplay.
Ledah Finck - violin Christopher Hoffman - cello David Leon - alto saxophone / flute Rogério Boccato - percussion
