Shai W.

I was born in Israel and started playing at age twelve. I became involved with different Orchestras in Israel (Matan orchestra, Gadna Orchestra and the Youth Philharmonic). Although, I received classical training, I was intrigued by the different styles and rhythms of the jazz and world sounds.

performed and/or recorded with a wide array of top-name performers, cutting across all genres. The list includes everyone from Kaverert, Dani Sanderson, Alon Olearchik, Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yermi Kaplan, Dan Hoopert, Tamir Hendelman, Tea Packs Vered Harari Wetzer, Israel Topper, Kfir Ben Laish, Rami Levin, Tamir Hendelman, Rami Harel, Meital Trabelsi, Yoshi Sade, Diaspora and Canaanite Groove. Played drums and percussion on numerous TV and radio recordings. Graduated Cum Laude from the Berklee College of Music of Boston with a bachelor degree in performance major.