Moshe Elmakias: Jazz Musician in New York

About Moshe Elmakias

Moshe Elmakias is a New York–based jazz musician heard in small‑group settings at venues like Ornithology Jazz Club. He has worked alongside players including Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln. His current work often favors the quartet format, where saxophone leads a tight conversation with piano, bass, and drums. The playing leans toward clarity and ensemble responsiveness rather than display.