Adam Ben Ezra (Hebrew: אדם בן עזרא; born December 18, 1982, in Tel Aviv, Israel) is an Israeli self-taught multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator, known for his double bass performances.
He got his early break in 2008 when his upright bass version of the theme tune for the TV show Seinfeld[2] as well as his rendition of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" gained viral success.
[5] 2013 was a key year for Adam with solo shows in Europe and the United States including appearances at the International Society Of Bassists convention in Rochester, NY,[6] fr:Gaume Jazz Festival in Belgium, and Musica In Borgo in Termoli, Italy, where he also featured as a guest artist during Sarah Jane Morris' set.
[9] A few months later Adam began his ongoing collaboration with internationally renowned singer Achinoam Nini ("Noa"), appearing on her 2014 album Love Medicine[10] as well as joining her on tours in North America and Europe that included a show with George Dalaras and Dulce Pontes at the Acropolis in Athens.
[12] That same year he also formed the new Adam Ben Ezra Trio which toured Europe including performances at Catania Jazz Festival in Italy.