Niki Haris & Denny Ilett All Stars (UK / USA)
A night of blues-infused jazz, irresistible groove and swing to open the Hot Jazz season, featuring American singer Niki Haris, known for her warm voice and charismatic style, and London-based guitarist Denny Ilett.
As night falls, the blues awakens. And the blues has stories to tell.
A unique encounter between the mesmerizing American singer Niki Haris and London-based jazz and blues guitarist Denny Ilett. Niki Haris, known for her warm voice and charismatic stage presence, is best known to the general public for her work with Madonna, with whom she performed as a backing vocalist and as an integral part of the pop star’s major world tours. But beyond her pop career, Haris is an extraordinary jazz and soul singer who brings soul, musical depth and an electrifying presence to the stage. She has collaborated with legends including Stanley Turrentine, Ray Charles and Dizzy Gillespie, and has performed at major jazz festivals around the world.
An evening infused with blues-jazz, irresistible groove and swing. Join us for a moving and unforgettable one-night-only musical experience.
Come dive into a night where the blues speaks, whispers and cries out — blues of love, longing and freedom, as the music takes us on a timeless journey beyond boundaries!
Featuring:
Niki Haris Vocals (New York)
Denny Ilett Guitar & Vocals (London)
Peter Long Clarinet & Saxophone (London)
Hila Kulik Piano
Assaf Hakimi Bass
Doron Raphaeli Drums
Show Times:
- Saturday, October 24th 2026, 21:00 Ganei Tikva, Cultural Hall 21:00
- Sunday, October 25th 2026, Beer Sheva, Performing arts center 20:30
- Monday, October 26th 2026, 20:00 Modiin Center for the Performing Arts Einan Hall
- Tuesday, October 27th 2026, 21:00 Gray Club, Tel Aviv
- Wednesday, October 28th 2026, 20:30 Kfar Saba, Cultural Hall
- Thursday, October 29th 2026, 20:00 Tel Aviv, Museum of Arts
- Friday, October 30th 2026, 21:00 Tel Aviv, Museum of Arts
- Saturday, October 31st 2026, 21:00 Haifa, Abba Hushi Center
Peter Long – Clarinet & Saxophone
Niki Haris – Vocals
Denny Ilett – Guitar & Vocals
Doron Raphaeli – Drums
Hila Kulik – Piano
Assaf Hakimi – Bass
Photos by: Nick Spanos Photography/ Terrell Mullins/ Ziv Barak/ Luca Vantusso LKV Photo Agency/ Philip Nash/ Peter Vit/ Maya Iltus
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* Tickets can be canceled within 14 days from the date of the transaction, provided that the cancellation is made at least seven days, which are not rest days, prior to the date of the show.
Deducting a cancellation fee of 5% of the transaction amount or NIS 100, whichever is lower.
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