Career
The Ofir Shwartz Trio was formed in 2006 and creates new music ever since. Back in 2006, Ofir Shwartz has formed his debut band as a leader, the Ofir Shwartz Trio, consisting of a piano, double bass, and drums. The trio gained significant success among jazz fans around the world, and has released two albums.
Its current members are the Slovene drummer Gasper Bertoncelj and the New York resident double bass player Gal Shaya.
In 2010 Ofir Shwartz has recorded Earlier in Time, his debut album as a band leader, for the label sHmoo Records. The album has received great reviews from both the crowd and the media.
In 2013 Ofir Shwartz has recorded Shades of Fish, his second album as a band leader, for the Slovak label Hevhetia. The album, starred on various top-lists such as "Google Play Top New Jazz", continually receives excellent reviews around the world.
