Descending from a cantor lineage and a member of the Levy ancient tribe of spiritually elated musicians, Daphna grew up with a deep passion for music.Daphna's jazz-ethnic-Jewish-classical crossover project reveals her fascination with exploring the potential of weaving together different music genres. She plays festivals and concerts worldwide with her band and also with local musicians.Daphna's album Late Night Journey features NYC tenor sax player Lew Tabackin. The album was recorded with an international band of musicians from the US, Israel and Europe.Daphna is also a composer, arranger and vocal jazz educator. She holds a MA degree in Far Eastern philosophy. “For me," she says, "jazz is a kind of Tao - a route created while walking. It's a way of feeling connected and touching people; a journey of self expression.” 'Daphna & The ClassiCats' is an adventurous jazz band weaving together standards, original material, iconic classical pieces, Jewish folklore and world music with creativity beyond genre boundaries and with a humorous wink.Notable Events• US tour and Wichita Jazz Festival 2007• US tour Daphna Levy with Hed Big Band 2008• MA in philosophy Tel Aviv University 2010• Album - Late Night Journey w/Lew Tabackin 2015• Tel Aviv Jazz Festival Nov 2016• Summer concerts Romania 2018 Germany 2019• Performance at Ploiesti Jazz Festival Nov 2018• Performance at The Petrovac Jazz Fest. Sept 2019