For Fans Of: Robben Ford / Dweezil Zappa / Joe Bonamassa
Oz Noy is a virtuoso guitar player from Israel, who started his professional career at the age of 13 playing jazz, blues, pop, and rock music. By age 16, he was already playing with the top Israeli musicians and artists, and by age 24, was one of the most established studio guitar players in the country. He was also a member of the house band on Israel's top-rated television show for over two years. Since he arrived in New York in 1996, he has made a huge impact on the local music scene with his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, blues, and R&B built on intoxicating grooves.
For his accomplishments as a trend-setting guitarist, Oz won the highly acclaimed Guitar Player magazine readers poll for “Best guitar riff on a record” (2007), “Best new talent” (2008), and “Best out there guitar player” (2013).
Dave Weckl: Drummer known from his work with Paul Simon, Madonna, George Benson, Robert Plant, and Chick Corea Electric Band.
Jimmy Haslip: Bassist who founded the jazz fusion group the Yellowjackets and has performed alongside Chaka Khan, Bruce Hornsby, and so many others.
"Imagine a player with the combination of Jimi Hendrix’s sonic adventurousness, Jeff Beck’s wit, John Scofield’s harmonic sophistication, Yngwie Malmsteen’s chops, and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s tone. Now imagine that player writing and performing music as funky as James Brown and the Meters." - Premier Guitar
"He plays so effortlessly and makes it look so easy, but what is coming out is truly innovative." - Keith Carlock | Session drummer (Steely Dan, Sting, Wayne Krantz)
"I first saw Oz when my dear pal Will Lee invited me to a gig. I was blown away. He has such a unique approach, not only playing-wise, but sonically—his use of effects, etc. I found him to be an amazing player, but in a really cool, quirky way. He is a monster player who deserves his success from hard work and a God-given talent.” - Steve Lukather | Session whiz, Toto guitarist