Idan Morim

Idan Morim is a 2× Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer whose voice sits at the intersection of contemporary jazz, lyrical composition, and fearless improvisation. Born in Tel Aviv and based in New York City, he has built one of the most distinctive careers among his generation of jazz guitarists — equally at home leading his own ensemble and serving as the trusted musical partner of Grammy-winning artists.

By age 16 he was already recording and performing professionally. becoming an in-demand guitarist. After serving as a guitarist and arranger in the Army Band, he pursued formal studies at the Tel Aviv Conservatory before earning acceptance to The New School’s School of Jazz and Contemporary Music on the Provost Scholarship — one of the institution’s most prestigious awards, and began immersing himself in the NYC Jazz scene.

He quickly established himself in New York’s competitive jazz scene, building his voice as both leader and sideman. His debut album I.M (Outside In Music, 2019) — featuring an exceptional quintet with Adam O’Farrill (trumpet), Almog Sharvit (bass), Colin Stranahan (drums), and Micha Gilad (piano) — received immediate critical acclaim. All About Jazz called it “a truly brilliant debut,” praising its “dense and multidimensional melodies.” JazzTimes highlighted his “crisp compositions” and the “sensational” ensemble.

Morim has toured internationally and appeared on recordings with some of the most distinct voices in the world of Jazz, and he is currently the regular guitarist in Grammy-winning Nicole Zuraitis’s working quartet, performing alongside bassist Sam Weber and drummer Dan Pugach. In 2026, this collaboration yielded two Grammy nominations — Best Jazz Performance and Best Jazz Vocal Album — for Live at Vic’s Las Vegas, recorded live with special guests Tom Scott, Keyon Harrold, and Rachel Eckroth.

Beyond performance, Morim has composed for film and dance, and remains an active educator in New York City. He is now working on his follow up album to I.M expected in 27’