Itai Armon
Musician and Composer
Itai Armon is a musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in the Persian tar. His musical journey began with studies in classical flute, classical music, and jazz, and continued through a spiritual journey in the Western Galilee that led him to explore ancient music and the connection between spirit and sound.
Travels in South America, lessons with Dr. Peretz Eliyahu, and mentorship from teachers in Israel, Iran, Turkey, India, and Greece have all shaped his eclectic musical style.
For over fifteen years, Itai has performed in Israel and around the world, composed music for dance and theater productions, and participated in international festivals. His debut album, “Moments,” was released in 2016, followed by “Brio” (2019) with his ensemble, blending ethnic music with jazz and progressive rock. In October 2019, he released his second solo album, “Ya’ara.” His third album, “Nur,” came out in 2023, and in 2026, he released his fourth album, “Sdakim” His compositions tell stories without words, creating space for imagination that invites listeners on a journey and paints a sweeping sonic portrait of nature.
The Ensemble
Live Concerts & Events
The Itai Armon Ensemble is an instrumental group performing original music that blends diverse musical styles, including jazz and Western classical music, with world music and ancient Eastern traditions. Their sound exists at the intersection of East and West, old and new.
The performance is based on Itai Armon’s original compositions and the virtuosic playing of the ensemble members. It incorporates improvisational segments that express each musician’s talent and inner world, making every concert fresh and distinct from the last, a unique, one-time experience created in the moment by the performers, drawing the audience into an immersive musical journey.
The fusion of the Persian tar and kamancheh – ancient instruments from the Persian tradition, alongside traditional Arabic instruments such as oud, qanun, and ney, as well as the Armenian duduk, meets Western classical guitar and electric bass to create a unified and deeply moving sound.
