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Yoron Israel is a Professor of Percussion and Department Chair at Berklee College of Music. He previously served on the faculties of Rutgers University, William Paterson University, and Mannes New School. Additionally, he is Pastor of Music and Arts at Destiny Life Center International Church in Randolph, MA. Israel holds a Bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University and a Master's from Rutgers University.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Music, Roosevelt University
- Master's in Music, Rutgers University
His musical influences span Jazz, World Music, Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Funk, R&B, and Orchestral traditions. He has performed with renowned artists such as Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, and Art Farmer, and leads his own ensembles like 'Trio Plus' and 'Organic.' Israel has released over 300 recordings as an accompanist and seven albums as a leader, including New Dreams and Basic Traneing. He co-leads the Yoron Israel/Frank Walton Sextet and has collaborated with Laszlo Gardony and The Makanda Project.
Teaching & Outreach: Israel authored the educational DVD Creative Jazz Improvisation for Drum Set and the Berklee online course Drum Set Fundamentals. He conducts global clinics, workshops, and music camps, emphasizing drum set performance and jazz improvisation.
Labs/Teams: Leads multiple groups including 'High Standards,' 'Connection,' and 'Organic,' showcasing his versatility across genres.
