About Us
MAETAR creates original sound -- mixing Jazz, Funk, Rock and Hip Hop with Reggae,
Classical and Eastern music. MAETAR's presentations span the gamut of the concert hall, festivals, clubs and movie soundtracks.
MAETAR is brothers Itai on bass, vocals, percussion and guitar, Hagai on horns, shells, keys and percussion, and Peter Buck on drums.
The Brothers grew up on a Kibbutz in Israel, born to a musical family, performing since the age of 5. In the early 90's they came to the USA, playing their music and collaborating with Jazz, Hip Hop and Rock artists. In 2002, they formed MAETAR, met Peter and released their debut CD.
Itai sings through the bass with a human voice, creating deep propelling grooves. His original concepts create layers of rhythm, harmony and change. Peter Buck's multi-layers of nuances and rhythms, embodying the freedom of groove. Hagai's unique sound versatility with the trumpets, shells and the recorder redefines form and function.
MAETAR's telepathic chemistry between the musicians propels listeners to a new world of joy and sound. You can dance to it, you can flow and dive with it, you can love to it.
MAETAR is a winner of the "Battle for Los Angeles" at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, attracting the attention of DJs from KROQ, KXLU, KPFK and KCRW.
MAETAR actively supports the idea of a global and local community of musicians and artists, regularly feature singers, instrumentalists and spoken word artists from all over the world as guest artists in their shows.
MAETAR can be heard at the best venues around Los Angeles (Hard Rock Cafe, Temple Bar, Harvelle's, House of Blues, the Viper Room, the Skirball Cultural Center) and on the radio all over the world.
"If you think jazz is for old guys, or young guys who act old, let Maetar have a whack at you. They groove with funky ease, goof with spy-movie bravado and cut loose into psychedelic drift, not forgetting to bring things down to earth with slow, meditative melodies that breathe sheer beauty."
-Greg burk (LA WEEKLY)
"When I hear Maetar I am transported to a sexy hip 60's art film with women in clever outfits. Definite film scoring material here. Their music also makes me want to kiss someone or have a martini."
Kat Corbett (On Air Personality, KROQ)
" A cross between The Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Clinton and Miles Davis; Maetar is a wonderful mixture of both Jazz and Funk. A great live act!!! "
Delphine Simonis (KPFK's The Dark Room)
"Awesome musicianship and unstoppable grooves. Maetar has added so much quality to our radio show."
Joe Kelley (Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" 88.5 FM, Fairfield, CT www.wvof.org)
"Maetar is one of the most original and exciting bands of true musicians to come along in years. I've listened to bands all around the world and Maetar has the perfect mix and range of styles/influences to please and make lifelong fans of anyone who listens to their music. They are truly one of a kind and should not be missed. They are going places and all will follow."
Scotty Barnhart (The Count Basie Orchestra, Professor Of Jazz Trumpet/Jazz Studies/Artist-In-Residence Florida State University)
Photographs courtesy of Sergio Penalva
www.spr-phoTography.com
MAETAR is brothers Itai on bass, vocals, percussion and guitar, Hagai on horns, shells, keys and percussion, and Peter Buck on drums.
The Brothers grew up on a Kibbutz in Israel, born to a musical family, performing since the age of 5. In the early 90's they came to the USA, playing their music and collaborating with Jazz, Hip Hop and Rock artists. In 2002, they formed MAETAR, met Peter and released their debut CD.
Itai sings through the bass with a human voice, creating deep propelling grooves. His original concepts create layers of rhythm, harmony and change. Peter Buck's multi-layers of nuances and rhythms, embodying the freedom of groove. Hagai's unique sound versatility with the trumpets, shells and the recorder redefines form and function.
MAETAR's telepathic chemistry between the musicians propels listeners to a new world of joy and sound. You can dance to it, you can flow and dive with it, you can love to it.
MAETAR is a winner of the "Battle for Los Angeles" at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, attracting the attention of DJs from KROQ, KXLU, KPFK and KCRW.
MAETAR actively supports the idea of a global and local community of musicians and artists, regularly feature singers, instrumentalists and spoken word artists from all over the world as guest artists in their shows.
MAETAR can be heard at the best venues around Los Angeles (Hard Rock Cafe, Temple Bar, Harvelle's, House of Blues, the Viper Room, the Skirball Cultural Center) and on the radio all over the world.
"If you think jazz is for old guys, or young guys who act old, let Maetar have a whack at you. They groove with funky ease, goof with spy-movie bravado and cut loose into psychedelic drift, not forgetting to bring things down to earth with slow, meditative melodies that breathe sheer beauty."
-Greg burk (LA WEEKLY)
"When I hear Maetar I am transported to a sexy hip 60's art film with women in clever outfits. Definite film scoring material here. Their music also makes me want to kiss someone or have a martini."
Kat Corbett (On Air Personality, KROQ)
" A cross between The Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Clinton and Miles Davis; Maetar is a wonderful mixture of both Jazz and Funk. A great live act!!! "
Delphine Simonis (KPFK's The Dark Room)
"Awesome musicianship and unstoppable grooves. Maetar has added so much quality to our radio show."
Joe Kelley (Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" 88.5 FM, Fairfield, CT www.wvof.org)
"Maetar is one of the most original and exciting bands of true musicians to come along in years. I've listened to bands all around the world and Maetar has the perfect mix and range of styles/influences to please and make lifelong fans of anyone who listens to their music. They are truly one of a kind and should not be missed. They are going places and all will follow."
Scotty Barnhart (The Count Basie Orchestra, Professor Of Jazz Trumpet/Jazz Studies/Artist-In-Residence Florida State University)
Photographs courtesy of Sergio Penalva
www.spr-phoTography.com
