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Itay Abramovitz

Israeli pianist, composer, and producer Itay Abramovitz is a versatile musician whose work bridges modern jazz with global influences, particularly Latin, Afro-Cuban, Mediterranean, and world music traditions.

An active performer in Israel, Europe and USA, he has collaborated with leading Israeli artists including Yasmin Levy, David Broza, Pablo Rosenberg and more.

Abramovitz is a core member and pianist of the contemporary jazz trio Atempo, known for its original music and cross-cultural sound. Alongside his performing career, he composes and produces for film, theater, and diverse musical projects, and is actively involved in music education, with a focus on Latin and global music styles.

Atempo: Callejón de la Habana

Read "Callejón de la Habana" reviewed by Carl Medsker

by Carl Medsker
March 4, 2026

Atempo, an Israeli-based piano trio that calls itself a purveyor of “Mediterranean folk fusion," extends its reach to the Caribbean with “Callejón de la Habana," named after a vibrant alley in Havana devoted to Afro-Cuban visual and musical art. The song is specifically based on guaguancó, an urban form of rumba originating in the black working-class neighborhoods of Havana, blending African and Spanish influences into robust celebrations. Multiple percussionists churn out Afro-Cuban polyrhythms, propelling one or more vocalists, while two ...