Jazz/Review Zohar Amar Mokady - Zoheart
Zohar Amar Mokady is an unpredictable composer and multi-instrumentalist (saxophone and piano) based in NYC. Zohar has finished his bachelor’s degree at The New School and his master’s at Manhattan School of Music. His music is like a cough syrup for an expansive spectrum of genres. It’s based in jazz, but his compositional approach travels to many different areas, like indie folk, Brazilian, medieval, and Bach.
NYC-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Zohar Amar Mokady creates a captivating, genre-bending EP “Zoheart” that is both intensely personal and profoundly relatable. Zohar, a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and The New School, uses his proficiency on the piano and saxophone as emotive tools in addition to being a technical demonstration.
With a foundation in jazz but no restrictions, “Zoheart” explores a wide range of inspirations, including the personal narratives of indie folk, the soft sway of Brazilian rhythms, the elaborate textures of medieval music, and the disciplined beauty of Bach. A "cough syrup" for the soul, each track feels like a meticulously crafted tonic that brings repressed emotions to the surface and gives listeners a sensation of warmth, healing, and rejuvenation.
Zohar's dedication to honesty is what makes the EP so captivating. Whether it's the careful development of a piano motif or the gentle arc of a saxophone phrase, every note has purpose. His songs exude authenticity and beckon the listener into a reassuring and energizing aural hug. Zohar purposefully aims to produce that elusive “WOW” experience, balancing moments of quiet meditation with bursts of energy that induce wonder.
“Zoheart” is a genuine offering that serves as a reminder of the healing potential of music when it is created with honesty and care, going beyond a mere demonstration of musical diversity. Zohar Amar Mokady's ability to seamlessly merge genres and eras demonstrates not just his technical prowess but also his unique ability to connect with something ageless in the human soul.