Ofri Nehemya

Shai Maestro, Omer Avital, GTO Trio, Ofri Nehemya Quartet, independent

Ofri Nehemya, has marked himself as one of the most prominent Israeli drummers in the global jazz scene, collaborating with world wide known artists including Avishai Cohen (bass), Ben Wendel, Shai Maestro, Omer Avital and many others.

Born in 1994 to a musical family, Nehemya's love for music began in at the age 3, when he picked up the drumsticks.

A few years after graduating Thelma-Yellin High School for the Arts, Nehemya moved to New-York City, his current base, continuing his musical journey.

Nehemya's drumming is unique, exciting and uplifting, mixing together his Middle Eastern roots with Fusion and Jazz music influences.

Ofri Nehemya'S SETUP:

  1. 20' Bounce/Over hammered Prototype
  2. 20' K Light flat ride
  3. 18' Old A Zildjian
  4. Hats: 14' Kerope top (top) & 14' Avedis top (bottom)
  5. 18' Sweet Crash
  6. 20' Cluster Crash

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Listening to other great musicians, get their take on life and music, sharing ideas with the people I love and exploring emotions!

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    It's natural to overthink sometimes. Don't let it bother you too much! Try to be in the moment, you play your best when you listen to the music around you.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I in love with my 20' Bounce/Over hammered Prototype combined with my 20' K light flat ride!!

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