Rotem Sivan (Hebrew: רותם סיון; born in Jerusalem, Israel) is a jazz guitarist and composer living in New York City.
The album received 4.5 stars in Down Beat magazine, calling Sivan "a remarkable talent and a welcome new voice on the scene".
In 2018, Sivan released his fifth studio album, My Favorite Monster, featuring collaborations with Gracie Terzian, Sophia Urista and Cliche.
In contrast to previous albums, My Favourite Monster contains an eclectic group of influences outside of jazz including R&B, hip-hop and North Indian music.
Sivan has performed with world-renowned musicians, including Peter Bernstein, Ari Hoenig, Ben Street, Gracie Terzian, and Ferenc Nemeth and regularly performs in New York City's top venues such as Smalls, Birdland,[6] The Jazz Gallery, The Bar Next Door and The Blue Note.