WHO: Ilia Skibinsky is an international composer, multi instrumentalist and producer operating in a variety of musical styles. 

WHERE & WHEN: Ilia was born in Russia and immigrated with his family to Israel in 1993. In 2007,  he relocated to New York following an invitation to attend the New School University on several scholarships. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.

WHAT: Upon graduation, Ilia took an active part in New York's vibrant music scene.
A culmination of his musical endeavors was the recording of his debut record The Passage, which has been released on David Binney's Mythology Records in 2013. The record has been named as top 10 Albums of the year by Jazziz Magazine, alongside such artists as Al Di Meola and John Abercrombie (among others).

As a performer, Ilia's credits include:
A 15 month worldwide tour with Cirque Du Soleil's production "Corteo"; Several Off Broadway Musicals; various TV shows, such as the spin offs of "American Idol" and "Dancing with Stars" as well as a multitude of festivals and venues all around the world. A partial list of artists, with whom Ilia has collaborated includes: Randy Brecker, Joanne Brackeen (Jazz Messengers), Grammy award winner David Sanchez, multiple Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria, electric bass legend Larry Graham, Arkady Shilkloper, Mike Moreno, Rodney Green and many others. As a session saxophonist, he can be heard on hundreds of recordings in a multitude of styles and mediums.