

"He is an old head on young shoulders: His style is full of energy and well-placed
conviction and his writing contains just enough twists and turns to avoid
becoming overwrought."
- Roger Thomas, BBC Music Magazine
Asaf Harris’s music draws listeners into a realm where melody and spontaneity are delivered with quiet confidence. His debut album, Walk of the Ducks (2022), released by Ubuntu Music, seamlessly blends thoughtful compositions with a warm, expressive tone, earning high praise from publications like Jazzwise, London Jazz News, and BBC Music Magazine for its depth and nuance. With a sound that feels both fresh and familiar, Harris is steadily carving out his place in the jazz world, offering a musical experience that resonates long after the final note. He has performed at iconic venues such as Birdland in New York, Beit Haamudim in Tel Aviv, the Bern Jazz Festival, and the Red Sea Jazz Festival, sharing stages with renowned artists like Hal Galper, Eli Degibri, Abraham Burton, Yossi Fine, Yonatan Voltzok, Ofri Nehemya, and "The Israeli Jazz Orchestra."
In 2024, Harris broadened his musical horizons with Qamar al-Din, the debut album of KOMRADIN, a unique trio featuring Oud virtuoso Onn Yosef Kadosh and drummer David Sirkis. Their premiere at the 25th International Oud Festival in Jerusalem positioned them alongside world-renowned artists such as Rakesh Chaurasia and Shalom Hanoch.
A graduate of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC, Harris was honored with the "John Coltrane Award" in 2020 and was chosen by the school to represent them at the 2019 AISJ convention in Zagreb, Croatia, under the guidance of master Dave Liebman. He is also a scholar of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation.
Harris is a permanent Eli Degibri Big Band member and frequently collaborates with singer and guitarist Guy Mazig. He is also a dedicated educator as a faculty member at the prestigious ׳Israel Conservatory of Music in Tel Aviv׳ and the ׳Tel Aviv Yafo Music Center׳.
In addition to his jazz career, Harris has composed original scores for award-winning films including Truth, Nothing But... (2014), Sulha (2016), and Out of Mind (2024). His orchestral works have been performed by the Israel Police Orchestra and The New School Studio Orchestra under Grammy-winning conductor Arturo O'Farrill.
Harris is also an EMEO artist, showcasing a new and innovative MIDI saxophone that is making waves in the world of saxophone. In 2023, he was invited by the company to demonstrate the instrument at the NAMM Show in Los Angeles, where he captivated audiences with his unique sound and skillful play, further establishing his reputation as a forward-thinking musician in the evolving landscape of contemporary jazz.
With his distinctive blend of jazz, Middle Eastern influences, and a deep connection to cinematic composition, Asaf Harris is constantly expanding his musical horizons while contributing to the rich cultural landscape of contemporary music.