Jazz Night: Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Gadi Lehavi

Three outstanding musicians from New York's jazz scene on one stage: drummer Ari Hoenig, pianist Gadi Lehavi, and double bassist Alon Near. December 4 at 20:00, at the Grand Hall of Tbilisi State Conservatoire.

The 28th Manana Doijashvili International Festival “New Year Music Celebrations” opens with an evening of jazz.

On December 4, the Grand Hall of Vano Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire will welcome Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Gadi Lehavi — three exceptional musicians whose work brings together jazz, improvisation, and musical experimentation.

Ari Hoenig (Drums) is a jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his distinctive fusion of rhythm and melody. He uses the drums not only to establish rhythmic foundations but also as an instrument for melodic expression and musical dialogue. He has released 14 albums as a bandleader and regularly performs at the renowned Smalls jazz club in New York.

Gadi Lehavi (Piano) is a New York-based pianist and composer regarded as one of the standout musicians of the younger generation. He has performed at major concert venues and festivals around the world, including Madison Square Garden, Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Philharmonie de Paris, and Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie.

Alon Near (Double Bass) is a bassist and composer active in New York and Europe. His musical language is characterized by melody and simplicity, while the double bass in his work goes beyond accompaniment to become an essential voice in musical storytelling and dialogue. In 2021, Near won third prize at the International Society of Bassists Competition. His debut album, Names, Places, showcases his distinctive artistic vision.

This will be an evening where three individual musical voices come together in a shared dialogue, complex rhythms intertwine with melodic lines, and improvisation creates a new musical story in every moment.

📅 Date: December 4, 2026

🕗 Time: 20:00

📍 Venue: Grand Hall of Vano Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire

Address: 8 Griboedov Street

The festival's longstanding supporters are the Ministry of Culture of Georgia and Tbilisi City Hall.