Zohar Fresco
Zohar Fresco זוהר פרסקו | |
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Zohar Fresco, 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1969 (age 55–56) Israel |
| Genres | world music, Ethno jazz, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Frame drum, percussion, vocals |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Website | zoharfresco |
Zohar Fresco (Hebrew: זוהר פרסקו; born 1969) is an Israeli percussionist and composer, specializing in the frame drum. He is known to have created his personal musical technique that combines various styles of playing the frame drum. He is a member of the jazz trio MOŻDŻER DANIELSSON FRESCO, together with Polish pianist Leszek Możdżer and Swedish double bass player Lars Danielsson. Previously, he was a member of the Israeli world music band Bustan Abraham, which existed between 1991 and 2003.
He has played with musicians including jazz drummer Hamid Drake, violinist Taiseer Elias, saxophonist Daniel Zamir and oud player Ara Dinkjian. He has toured with American composer Philip Glass and others.