Pianist Tamir Hendelman performs with his Trio for the JFEDSRQ celebration of Israel 75 on April 2 at Holley Hall. Born in Israel, Tamir Hendelman began his keyboard studies at age 6 in Tel Aviv. In 1984, Tamir moved to the US and won Yamaha's National Keyboard competition two years later at age 14. Concerts in Japan and the Kennedy Center followed. Tamir’s musical travels have taken him from Alaska to New York, and Thailand to Israel. With his own trio, he explores standards, Brazilian music, blues and his Israeli roots. Hendelman has been in steady demand as pianist and arranger, touring the US, Europe and Asia, and receiving awards from ASCAP and National Foundation For Advancement in the Arts. Information the performance and on tickets to be announced.