Rony Holan
Rony Holan is one of the outstanding Jazz musicians in Israel. Rony is a Jazz professor in the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, where he achieved a Master of Music (M.Mus). Rony was one of the first teachers to join the staff of what was to become the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music
Early life
Born in Jerusalem, Rony became a member of the israeli Rock group “Duvdevan” early in his career. In 1980, Rony moved to France for five years to complete his musical studies while working as a musician.
Independent career
Rony played with a number of top musicians such as Martial Solal, Jean-Pierre Debarbat, and Jean-Loup Longnon. In 1984 he was the drummer for Monte Carlo Big Band. After his return to Israel he played in “Overdraft”, a Jazz / Fusion band with some of Israel’s finest Jazz players.
Professor
In 1986 , Rony was one of the first teachers to join the staff of what was to become the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, where he has helped many students develop into professional musicians.