Zvi Keren, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Zvi Keren

Israeli pianist, musicologist and composer

Date of Birth: 18-Aug-1917

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 27-Oct-2008

Profession: musicologist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States, Israel

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Zvi Keren (Hebrew: ??? ????; born Howard Ralph Kirshenbaum on August 18, 1917, died October 27, 2008) was a New York-born Israeli pianist, musicologist and composer.
Upon his death was the last living pupil who was personally authorized by Joseph Schillinger.
Considered to be among the pioneers of jazz playing in Israel, and the pioneer in an academic approach to jazz education in Israel, where he settled in 1951.
Played an important role in the Israeli music scene as a composer, arranger and educator for generations of Israeli musicians.