With All In, Israeli guitarist Gil Livni dives into the soulful pulse of the jazz organ quartet, blending swing, bluesy grit, and hard-bop fire with a modern touch. Joined by organist Yonatan Riklis, drummer Yonatan Rosen, and saxophonist Amit Friedman, Livni leads a spirited conversation that moves fluidly between groove and sophistication. From the explosive opener, "Wonder Woman," to a bold reimagining of the Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)," the quartet blurs boundaries of style and era with their effortless chemistry. Across ten tracks—seven originals, two jazz and blues standards, and that striking Beatles take—Livni channels the tradition while reshaping it in his own image. His voice is lyrical, expressive, and deeply rooted in the joy of discovery, pushing jazz guitar forward while keeping its soulful heart intact.
Track Listing:
1 Wonder Woman 4:03
2 All In 5:59
3 Walk in the Park 6:50
4 I Want You (She's So Heavy) 5:54
5 I Thought About You 6:39
6 Granted 7:17
7 Pass the Ball 5:18
8 Since I Fell for You 6:46
9 Red Bird 5:33
10 Gentleman's Blues 9:19
All music by Gil Livni, except:
(4) Lennon & McCartney; (5) Van Heusen & Mercer; (8) Woodrow Johnson
Performers:
Gil Livni - guitar
Amit Friedman - tenor saxophone (except 3,5,7)
Yonatan Riklis - organ
Yonatan Rosen - drums
Production Info:
Produced by Gil Livni
Recorded by Uri Efrat
at Uri Efrat Studio, Hod Hasharon, Israel
First session: Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
Second session: July 3, 2025
Mixed & mastered by Bill Tsur
at Bliss Studio, Nes Ziona, Israel
Photos by Mariana Stebeneva, Sheva Studio
Cover design & layout by John Bishop
