Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based jazz pianist and composer Tom Oren.
We dive into his 2026 album Dark Lights on Anzic Records, along with his roots in Tel Aviv and a rapidly rising international career. This trio recording showcases an extraordinary blend of boundary-pushing technique, deep musical imagination, and a rare ability to tell vivid, emotional stories through sound.
A winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Oren has established himself as a creative force in modern jazz. Beyond his jazz work, he has also made a strong impact in classical and orchestral settings.
In 2021, he composed a dynamic and kaleidoscopic score for director Avi Nesher’s award-winning film Image of Victory. The soundtrack, released in 2022 on Sony Music Masterworks, highlights his ability to fuse classical influences with a forward-thinking jazz language.
This conversation explores creativity, storytelling through music, and the evolution of a world-class jazz artist.
👉 Get the album & more: https://www.tomoren.com/
🎧 In this episode:
- The making of Dark Lights (2026)
- Tom Oren’s jazz trio sound and vision
- Winning the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition
- Blending jazz with classical and film scoring
- From Tel Aviv roots to the NYC jazz scene
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