Avi Rothbard is a well-known figure in New York City's vibrant music scene. After receiving a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Avi embarked on a transformative journey. During his time at Berklee, Avi earned several awards, including the Jimi Hendrix Award, the Boston Jazz Award, and the William Leavitt Award, which helped him complete his jazz performance degree. In the summer of 1999, Avi decided to make New York City his permanent home. Since then, Avi has continued to grow as an artist, earning a Master of Arts in Jazz Studies from the City College of New York. He regularly performs in live jazz venues across NYC and the tri-state area. Avi's musical journey has connected him with many esteemed jazz veterans in New York, Boston, Europe, and his native Israel. His work has earned him a place in Scott Yanow's book, "The Great Jazz Guitarists: The Ultimate Guide." As a composer, Avi has also achieved international recognition, winning the John Lennon Songwriting Award in 2014 and the USA Songwriting Competition in 2019, both in the jazz categories.