<Biography>
Ariel Bart is a harmonica player and composer from Israel, currently based in Berlin.
Starting at the age of seven, Ariel has made the chromatic harmonica her primary focus, developing a distinctive voice through her compositions and improvisations.
Her debut album, In Between (Ropeadope Records, 2021), introduced her innovative and lyrical sound, which she further developed in her second release, Documentaries (Ropeadope Records).
Ariel graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York, where she studied under notable musicians such as Aaron Parks, Reggie Workman, and Shai Maestro. Since then, she has collaborated with acclaimed artists including William Parker, Andrew Cyrille, Yemen Blues, and Yossi Fine, and has performed as a soloist with The Jerusalem Orchestra East and West.
Currently, Ariel leads a trio featuring harmonica, cello, and piano - a unique and intimate ensemble that blends jazz, classical, and cinematic influences. Their debut album, After Silence, was released in 2025.
Passionate about expanding the expressive possibilities of the harmonica, Ariel continues to compose, record, and perform original music with diverse ensembles around the world.
<About Suzuki>
I started playing Suzuki harmonicas at the very beginning of my career.
I’ve always found them to have the warmest and most embracing sound - one that perfectly fits the music I want to create. The exceptional quality of these instruments allows me to truly express myself and bring out the nuances of my sound.
Without a doubt, Suzuki makes the finest instruments for professional players.