Born in Jerusalem and raised in Buenos-Aires and Tel-Aviv, Or Bareket is currently one of the most in-demand bassists on the NYC jazz scene. Winner of the 1st prize at the International Society of Bassists' jazz competition in 2011, Or’s diverse heritage informs his distinct style. His approach to improvisation and composition is informed by Mediterranean, South American, and North African folklores.ne.   Born in Jerusalem and raised in Buenos-Aires and Tel-Aviv, Or Bareket is currently one of the most in-demand and versatile bassists on the NYC jazz sceneWinner of the 1st prize at the International Society of Bassists' jazz competition in 2011, Or’s diverse heritage is clearly present in his playing. His approach to improvisation is informed by Mediterranean, Latin- American, and North African folklores, all interpreted through his life-long study and appreciation of the American Jazz tradition.Since moving to New York in 2010 Bareket has performed, recorded, and toured with a wide array of artists all over the world. Current collaborators include Ari Hoenig, Leon Parker, Nitai Hershkovits, Camila Meza, Etienne Charles,Joel Ross, Eden Bareket, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, and Fred Nardin. He has also worked with Aaron Goldberg, Sam Yahel, Chris Potter, Jeff Ballard , Anat Cohen, Gilad Hekselman, Peter Bernstein, Yaron Herman, Hamilton De Holanda, Shai Maestro, Cyrille Aimee, Banda Magda, Eli Degibri, Rodney Green, Yotam Silberstein, Godwin Louis, Mike Moreno, James Francies, Obed Calvaire, Charles Altura, and Omer Klein among many others. Or’s sophomore album, “33” was released in spring 2019 on Enja Records. His first album, “OB1” was released 2017 on Fresh Sound. Or is an alum of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, a multiple-time recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation scholarship for outstanding performers as well as the Eubie Blake Fellowship. He has participated in Betty Carter’s “Jazz Ahead” at the Kennedy center, The Steans Institute Ravinia Workshop, and the Banff Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music.  Since moving to New York, Or has performed, recorded, and toured with a wide array of artists all over the world. Notable collaborations include Ari Hoenig, Jean-Michel Pilc, Aaron Goldberg, Sam Yahel, Jacques Schwartz-Bart, Leon Parker,Chris Potter, Yotam Silberstein, Eli Degibri, Cyrille Aimee, Banda Magda, Petros Klampanis, and Omer Klein among others.