Stretching his limits on both Alto and Soprano saxophones, Amsterdam-Based Ilay Shachal has long been experimenting with his sound and technique following in the footsteps of his hero Eric Dolphy. As comfortable in a free jazz trio setting as he is with a big band, he has been perfecting his musical versatility. Adding the flute and the clarinet to his arsenal, he is an avid woodwind doubler.

Ilay is leading his own quartet, which plays his original music. He is also a part of the Minja Mijuskovic Nonet, the Basti Bunch, the PUJO big-band and many more.