Gilad Atzmon

Gilad Atzmon ( ; born June 9, 1963) is an Israeli -born British jazz saxophonist . He is also known as an author and political activist whose criticism of Jewish identity , Judaism , and Zionism has led to allegations of antisemitism . Atzmon's album Exile was BBC jazz album of the year in 2003. Playing over 100 dates a year, he has been called "surely the hardest-gigging man in British jazz." His albums, of which he has recorded nine to date, often explore the music of the Middle East and political themes. He has described himself as a "devoted political artist." Atzmon has been described as an anti-Zionist . He supports the Palestinian right of return and the one-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a working paper published by the Yale Initiative for the Interdisciplinary Study of Antisemitism , David Hirsh named Atzmon as an exemplar of "a contemporary current of anti-Zionism which toys openly with antisemitic rhetoric." A profile in The Guardian in 2009 which described Atzmon as "one of London's finest saxophonists" stated: "It is Atzmon's blunt anti-Zionism rather than his music that has given him an international profile, particularly in the Arab world, where his essays are widely read." The named reference St. Clair was invoked but never defined (see the help page ). "Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: Cosmopolitan Reflections" (pdf) .

Gilad Atzmon ( ; born June 9, 1963) is an Israeli -born British jazz saxophonist , novelist, political activist and writer. Atzmon's album Exile was BBC jazz album of the year in 2003. Playing over 100 dates a year, he has been called "surely the hardest-gigging man in British jazz." His albums, of which he has recorded thirteen to date, often explore the music of the Middle East and political themes. He has described himself as a "devoted political artist." His criticisms of Zionism , Jewish identity , and Judaism , as well as his controversial views on Holocaust denial and Jewish history , have led to allegations of antisemitism and racism from both Zionists and leading anti-Zionists . The named reference St. Clair was invoked but never defined (see the help page ). GILAD ATZMON: Supporting Holocaust Deniers and spreading hatred of Jews , Hope not Hate web site, November 24, 2011 "Palestinian writers, activists disavow racism, anti-Semitism of Gilad Atzmon" .

Gilad Atzmon ( , ; born 9 June 1963) is a British jazz saxophonist, novelist, political activist, and writer. He has been described by scholars and anti-racism activists as antisemitic and a Holocaust denier .

British jazz saxophonist, political activist, and writer (born 1963) Gilad Atzmon ( , ; born 9 June 1963) is a British jazz saxophonist, novelist, political activist, and writer. As a musician, he is best known as a saxophonist and bandleader. His instruments include the saxophone, accordion, clarinet, zurna and flute. Atzmon has been known to play over 100 dates a year. He has been bandleader, successively, of the Gilad Atzmon Quartet, the Spiel Acid Jazz Band and the Orient House Ensemble. Exploring identity through the folk forms of diverse cultures, his bands and other projects have recorded around 20 albums. Since 1998, he has also been a member of the English rock band, [the Blockheads]]. He has played on albums by Pink Floyd and Robert Wyatt and collaborated with other musicians on their recordings. He has also produced albums for Sarah Gillespie , Norman Watt-Roy and others. Atzmon has written satirical novels, non-fiction works and read essays on the subjects of Palestinian rights, Israel and identity politics . These writings have been described by scholars and anti-racism activists as being antisemitic and containing Holocaust denial .

British jazz saxophonist, political activist, and writer (born 1963) Gilad Atzmon ( Hebrew : גלעד עצמון , [ɡiˈlad at͡sˈmon] ; born 9 June 1963) is an Israeli-born British saxophonist, novelist, political activist, and writer. As a musician, he is best known as a saxophonist and bandleader. His instruments include the saxophone, accordion, clarinet, zurna and flute. Atzmon has been known to play over 100 dates a year. He has been bandleader, successively, of the Gilad Atzmon Quartet, the Spiel Acid Jazz Band and the Orient House Ensemble. Exploring identity through the folk forms of diverse cultures, his bands and other projects have recorded around 20 albums. Since 1998, he has also been a member of the English rock band, the Blockheads . He has played on albums by Pink Floyd and Robert Wyatt and collaborated with other musicians on their recordings. He has also produced albums for Sarah Gillespie , Norman Watt-Roy and others. Atzmon has written satirical novels, non-fiction works and read essays on the subjects of Palestinian rights, Israel and identity politics . These writings have been described by scholars and anti-racism activists as being antisemitic and containing Holocaust denial .