Koby Israelite

The Profile

Israeli multi-instrumentalist and arranger born in Tel Aviv. Noted for arranging John Zorn's Orobas (Book of Angels Vol. 4) for Tzadik; performs many instruments via overdubs and draws on Jewish/traditional, gypsy, classical and rock idioms.

Arranged and performed most instruments on Orobas (Book of Angels Vol. 4). Listed instruments in reviews include bouzouki, flute, guitar, percussion, accordion, electric bass, drums, keyboards, voice and Indian banjo. Associated with John Zorn's Masada/Book of Angels series and the Tzadik label. Review notes conservatory study.

One detailed review praises Koby Israelite's arrangement of John Zorn's Orobas (Book of Angels Vol. 4). The review highlights his multi-instrumental overdub approach, varied genre palette (Jewish/traditional, classical, gypsy, rock, punk, funk), and conservatory background. The critic compares the result to Naked City but notes a stronger Hebraic-ethnic and gypsy twist.