EVERYTHING SHOULD BE
DEBUT ALBUM
feat. Christian McBride, Shai Maestro, Braxton Cook
COWS - EP
Photo By Nick Liden
ABOUT ELY
Based in New York City, Ely is emerging as one of the scene’s most exciting new voices. Known for his genre-blending versatility, he connects his all-around guitar, production and composition skills.
Ely is a member of Ursa Major, the latest quintet led by eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride. Additionally, he participates in the Brooklyn based band cows. Ely has collaborated with a diverse array of acclaimed artists, including Shai Maestro, Braxton Cook, Noah Preminger, Amir Bresler, and numerous others.
Originally from Tel Aviv, Ely began his musical journey at a young age and developed a strong foundation in jazz and contemporary music. He is a graduate of the Israel Conservatory of Music, before moving to the United States to attend Berklee College of Music.
“Guitarist Ely Perlman; is the album’s secret sauce. His ominous lines ; are deft and inventive, but engage just the right amount of causticity, distortion and unease to leave them trailing in the ear.”
“Perlman’s composition swims in the seas of contemporary jazz meets ambient. A minimalist approach, opened up with processed electric guitar, which favors texture and mood over extended virtuoso spotlighting.”
“Ely Perlman is a rising guitar phenom”
“Guitarist Ely Perlman.. showed off incredible solo skills that reminded listeners of the gold standard musicianship of legendary jazz and jazz fusion guitarist Pat Metheny.”
“The newest name… guitarist Ely Perlman, was one of the primary takeaways from the festival. His solos kept arriving at striking original ideas. Watch for him.”
NEW YORK JAZZ RECORD
“A clear statement of intent for a debut: a musician bridging jazz fluency and electronic design without losing immediacy; repetition becomes release, and sound design feels as deliberate as composition.”
PHOTO BY EBAR
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Brian Richburg & New Legaxy
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Aug 7, 2026Lincoln CenterNew York, NY
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Ely Perlman Trio
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Aug 16, 2026Donau115Berlin, Germany
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Aug 31, 2026OrnithologyNew York, NY
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Cows
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Sep 1, 2026Bar LunáticoBrooklyn, NY
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Sep 3, 2026The DjangoNew York, NY
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Ursa Major
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Sep 12, 2026SFJAZZ – Miner AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA
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Sep 13, 2026SFJAZZ – Miner AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA
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Sep 16, 2026Blue Note TokyoTokyo, Japan
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Sep 17, 2026Blue Note TokyoTokyo, Japan
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Sep 18, 2026Blue Note TokyoTokyo, Japan
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Sep 19, 2026Takasaki City CenterTakasaki, Japan
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Sep 20, 2026WorkshopKanazawa, Japan
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Sep 21, 2026Kanazawa Jazz Street FestivalKanazawa, Japan
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Sep 22, 2026Ishikawa Nanao Art MuseumNoto, Japan
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Sep 24, 2026Billboard LiveOsaka, Japan
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Sep 28, 2026GazarteAthens, Greece
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Sep 29, 2026GazarteAthens, Greece
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Sep 30, 2026Kultur Yolu FestivalIstanbul, Turkey
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Oct 1, 2026Ronnie Scott'sLondon, UK
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Oct 2, 2026Ronnie Scott'sLondon, UK
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Oct 4, 2026TivoliVredenburgUtrecht, Netherlands
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Oct 5, 2026Enjoy Jazz FestivalHeidelberg, Germany
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Oct 6, 2026MoodsZurich, Switzerland
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Oct 7, 2026Nancy Jazz PulsationsNancy, France
Photo by EBAR
SHOWS
PHOTO BY TYLER FRANZ
