Comment: Out of the secondary sources, only reference 3 provides sufficient coverage to contribute to notability. Devonian Wombat (talk) 01:34, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
Azi Schwartz (Hebrew: אזי שוורץ) is a chazzan (cantor), vocal performer, and recording artist. Born in Israel, he lives in New York City, where he serves as the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue.[1].
Education
Before his musical career, Cantor Schwartz graduated from the Har Etzion Hesder Yeshiva[2]. Cantor Schwartz studied at The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance before getting his undergraduate degree in Teaching Jewish Philosophy and Jewish Studies from the Herzog College. He received his masters’ degree in Voice in Conducting from Mannes School of Music at The New School. Cantor Schwartz received his cantorial training at Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute[3], where he studied under Cantor Neftali Hershtik.
Professional Accomplishments
Cantor Schwartz was featured as a part of a trio on a PBS special titled “Cantors of New York”[4]. Cantor Schwartz performed a prayer for the Pope Francis's visit to Ground Zero in 2015[5]. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, including a duet with world renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee[6]. His videos are popular on Youtube, with over 11 million views[7].
Style
Cantor Azi Schwartz is known for mixing Jewish ritual music with contemporary melodies, with an intent of bringing new life to the tradition of Jewish liturgical music. He often will perform traditional prayers to contemporary melodies, including performing "Adon Olam" to the tune of "You'll be Back" from Hamilton[8], Ose Shalom to the tune of “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradly Cooper[9], and Adon Olam” to the tune of “For Forever” from Dear Evan Hansen[10]