Kai Gluska

Kai Gluska

Kai Gluska is an internationally recognized guitarist, composer, and arranger, splitting his time between New York and Israel. He is the recipient of the 2024 Prime Minister's Prize for Composers in the jazz category.

His debut album, Impressions of Yesterday (2023), features his sextet, performing original compositions and spoken word interludes. The album has been praised for its creativity and depth, amassing over 30,000 monthly listeners worldwide.

Kai has performed on prestigious stages across the globe, including the Bern Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Smalls, Mezzrow, and Ornithology Jazz Club in New York, as well as the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival and Beit Haamudim in Tel Aviv.

Beyond his personal career, Kai is committed to making live music more accessible. He has initiated over 30 collaborations, connecting musicians with cultural centers to create vibrant spaces for live performances while providing stable work opportunities for artists.

Currently, Kai performs internationally and is developing a new project featuring an organ trio and original compositions.