Israeli Jazz and Barbecue Event Being Planned

Israeli native Gilad Hekselman and his trio of musicians will be the featured guests during an evening of Jazz and Barbecue on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the JCC.

Since his arrival in New York in 2004, the 25-year-old Hekselman has been earning a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in the city. He has shared the stage with many top names in the New York jazz scene, including Gretchen Parlato, Chris Potter, Greg Hutchinson and Reuben Rogers to name a few. He has played the Blue Note, Jazz Gallery, Smalls, 55 Bar, Dizzy's Club, Minton's Playhouse and Fat Cat. He has toured in Switzerland, Norway, Spain and Israel, and has played at numerous jazz festivals. To hear a few selections from his 2006 debut album, SplitLife, click here.

Along with the performance, a Kosher barbecue dinner will be served. Tickets are $18 per meal, and reservations must be made in advance. To make a reservation, contact JCC Catering Manager Tina Rice at (614) 559-6276.