Yaron gershovsky biography of abraham

After four decades, Israeli-born Yaron Gershovsky is still ‘keeping it fresh’ as the musical director and pianist for the world renowned vocal group.

By DAVID BRINN

You wouldn’t hear a Hebrew accent among the four velvety voices that blend together to create the sound of Manhattan Transfer.

But that’s only because the Israeli influence on the legendary American vocal group comes from behind the upright piano, where Tel Aviv-born and bred Yaron Gershovsky has reigned as musical director since 1979.That was soon after the bucking-thetrend style of jazz harmonies and pop appeal thrust the New York-based quartet into international stardom with the album Extensions, featuring massive eclectic hits like the Grammy-winning cover of Weather Report’s “Birdland” and a unique pastiche called “Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone,” a tribute the TV series created by Rod Serling.The group, consisting