Re: Last chance for Jewish Week Fall Preview
Forgot to mention: We're playing at "The Puffin Foundation" in Teaneck, NJ on Sat. night Dec. 20th - It's a Channukah thing. Thanks! glennGeorge Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: Rashanim/AAJ-NY review
Yes, I read the review and went to Makor last night. Shtreiml was excellent! Very nice integration of the blues harp with the klezmer. The group was very solid. Glenn TamirGeorge Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did a feature on Rashanim and also on Shtreiml (both are playing Makorthis week), which can be found at:http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/newscontent.php3?artid=8313George (Me, too) RobinsonAlas, where is human nature soweak as in a bookstore?-Henry Ward Beecher- Original Message -From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "World music from a Jewish slant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 7:22 PMSubject: Rashanim/AAJ-NY review August's AAJ-NY had a CD review written by Matt Rand of Rashanim by Jon Madof..it has been posted to the AAJ websiteIt looks like our (AAJ- NY) Sept/ cover story will be John Zorn and the 30 nights at the tonic of his music.Regards, Elliott Rashanim link: Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Klezska Live @ Le Bar Bat Wed. Aug. 13th @9PM
Just a note to all you NY Metro Area music lovers that Klezska will be performing this Wednesday night at Le Bar Bat, 311 West 57th St. (bet. 8th 9th Ave's) at 9PM. We are one of four bands performing and admission is $10. We will have a special guest joining us on trumpet named Kevin Batchelor. Kevin plays regularly with the reggae band Big Mountain known best for their hit version of the Peter Frampton song, "Baby I Love Yor Way." He has played with The Skatalites and is a tremendous musician. Everyone else will be there (all eight of us) including our other two horns, Keyboard, Double bass and maybe even another guest, Skye Steele on Violin. It's going to be a rockin' set so don't miss it! You can hear samples of our music at the www.klezska.com website and read a recent review of the band by Seth Rogovoy at http://www.rogovoy.com/474.shtml Have a great week and hope to see you all on Wednesday. Skavanagila Baby! -glenn tamirKLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.com Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: David Broza in Concert July 20, Los Angeles CA
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Klezska @ Tonic Klezmer Brunch This Sunday
Hey there all, Just a quick reminder that Klezska will be performing at Tonic this Sunday at 1:30 and 3:00 for the Klezmer Sunday Brunch. Admission is $10 or $15 for both shows. Kids are free. Tonic is located at 107 Norfolk Street, 1/2 block north of Delancy on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Klezska combines Klezmer, Jewish, Israeli original melodies with traditional Jamaican Ska, Rock-Steady Reggae music. You can listen to some samples of our music at www.klezska.com Hope to see you there. Skavanagila Baby!KLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.com Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!
Live @ Tonic - NY City Sun. July 6th
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Klezska Live @ Tonic July 6th
Klezska Live @ Tonic What: Klezmer Sunday Bagel Brunch - Hosted by David Krakauer When: Sunday July 6th - Shows at 1:30 3:00 Where: Tonic, 107 Norfolk Street (just north of Delancy) admission $10 Klezska combines Klezmer, Jewish, Israeli and original melodies with traditional Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae rhythms and arrangements. This eight-piece ensemble stretches out with powerful jazzy improvisational solos remeniscent of groups like The Skatalites while providing the "Jewish" sound of the Klezmer andMiddle-Eastern Music. www.klezska.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] please forward to any all. To be removed from my list please reply with "remove" in the subjectKLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.com Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!
Klezska Live @ Tonic Sunday Brunck July 6th
Well, it's been a long seven months but we're finally takin' it to the streets so-to-speak. Klezska will be debuting at the Tonic Klezmer Brunch on Sunday July 6th. Shows are at 1:30 and 3:00 with and admission price of $10.00. Klezska combines Klezmer, Jewish, Israeli and original melodies with traditional Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae rhythms and arrangements. This eight-piece ensemble stretches out with powerful jazzy improvisational solos remeniscent of groups like The Skatalites and John Coltrane while providing the "Jewish" sound of the Klezmer andMiddle-Eastern Music. The Ska and Rock Steady beats will keep you dancing while your head is exploring the music. You can hear some of our music at www.klezska.com . Thanks and we hope to see you there! Klezska Bio Sheet (partial) Alex Kontorovich - Clarinet, Alto Baritone Sax: Alex Kontorovich was born in Voronezh, Russia, an Eastern European city south of Moscow which is currently the home of a large Neo-Nazi movement. He and his family settled in New Jersey in 1988, and he became involved with music soon thereafter. Throughout high school, Alex played mostly jazz and classical saxophone, performing with various All-State and Tri-State groups at venues including the Village Vanguard and Birdland clubs in NYC. In college, Alex returned to his roots by picking up the clarinet and co-founding the Klez Dispensers, a critically acclaimed klezmer ensemble. Alex's recording, touring, and performance credits run a gamut of styles, from a classical saxophone trio, symphony orchestras, and wind ensembles, to big bands, blues and swing, and hard bop ensembles. More recently, he joined several of King Django's projects, including the Roots and Culture Band, and has been playing ska and reggae ever since. Wayne Batchelor Acoustic/Electric Bass: Wayne Batchelor began his career as a jazz bassist at Londons Guildhall School of Music, on the post-graduate jazz degree course alongside rising UK musicians such as Steve Williamson (saxophone), Jason Rebello (keyboards), and Cleveland Watkiss (vocals). There followed an eight-year long successful career on Londons jazz scene, during which time Wayne traveled the world as a member of sax-player Courtney Pines band, Jason Rebellos Quintet, and pianist Julian Josephs Quartet. Wayne also played in acid-jazzer Ronnie Jordans band, supporting Barry Whites UK tour, and touring to Europe, the USA and Japan. He also played with Guru in New York. Other UK collaborations included work with ex-Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint, pianist Stan Tracey, alto saxophonist Pete King, vocalist Tina May, the Jazz Warriors, the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra (including a world tour and television work) and Bernardo Sassetti (Portuguese jazz pianist). Soon Waynes name became known on the international circuit and has played with artists such as Eddie Harris, Clark Terry, Art Farmer, Billy Childs, Carmen Lundy, Melba Joyce Gene Harris, Joey Calderazzo, Marlena Shaw, RB vocalists Will Downing and Jonathan Butler, and in Europe with South African pianist Bheki Mseleku. In 1995, following eight years of work and study, Wayne decided to return to education, this time at the invitation of Reggie Workman, Coordinator of Instruction in the Mannes Contemporary Music program at Manhattans New School. Known as the bass-player from London, Wayne quickly became a regular on the NY circuit, at the same time as studying under the tutelage of Buster Williams, Wayne fitted in gigs and tours with Carlos Garnett, Les McCann, Monty Alexander, Chico Freeman Bobby Watson, James Williams, Ernest Ranglin, Chris Potter, Sly Dunbar, Dean Fraser, Kirk Whalum and Terrell Stafford. More recently hes worked with Jimmy Heath on the QE2 Transatlantic Jazz Cruise (Tribute to Oscar Peterson), Houston Person, Wycliffe Gordon, Ron Blake, Frank Wess, Hilton Ruiz, Ingrid Jensen, Mark Murphy, Jeanie Bryson and Ernie Watts. In 1998 Wayne joined vocalist Nnenna Freelons working band and since then has worked with her all over the world, including most recently the Fujitsu Concord Jazz Festival in Japan and with the Takana Miyamoto trio, a special concert at Washingtons Kennedy Center with Take 6 and a gala concert with George Benson at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Wayne is also featured on Nnennas album Soul Call which was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards and her latest album recorded live at the Carolina Theatre in NC and in Washington DC at the Kennedy Centre. Meg Montgomery - Trumpet: Meg Montgomery has been playing trumpet for 27 years, including suchvaried styles as Classical, Jazz, Funk, Punk, African, Caribbean, Klezmer,Broadway and Freejazz. Upon graduation from Indiana University, she beganher musical career in NYC and in 1997 released her first album, Le CollageC'est Fou!! which combined African, Caribbean and Funk elements. In 1997she also opened her production company, Worldly Vibe, which speicializesin music and web design for artists. Meg has
Re: Musicians - how useful is Alexander Technique? Feldenkrais?
I have been told that Alexander is a required course/elective at Julliard. My wife, while not a musician, was cured of an acute back problem following a bout of Lyme Disease by the Alexander Technique. She was carried into the office and was able to walk out on her own. Did you also know that there are more schools that teach Alexander in Israel than in any other country in the world?! Glenn TamirGwynne Sigel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a singer I have found the alexander technique to be very helpful in building my awareness of how I am using my body and my instrument . I would definitely recommend it.In the mean time, Ruth, I would love to learn more about how the alexander technique can be integrated/ combined with cranio -sacral work. Please send me your email address.Mine is [EMAIL PROTECTED]Gwynne SigelAt 11:11 PM 6/9/03 -0400, Jordan Hirsch wrote:I definitely use techniques from the Alexander method in my trumpetplaying.Jordan hirsch[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little off-topic, but I thought I'd share an exercise that has helped me a great deal as a singer. It was taught to me by a speech therapist. 1) While sitting, expel all the air from your lungs by leaning forward and breathing out completely. (Only do this while sitting--it can make you a little dizzy!) 2) Inhale as deeply as possible while sitting back up. 3) Now, exhale as slowly as possible (goal: 1 minute) by release the air through pursed lips, making a sound like a punctured tire. (While we were doing this before a show, the trumpet player walked by and said, "Hmm...the singers are leaking!) After doing this, I find that my diaphragm is more supportive of my voice, and that it naturally rings more in its (higher) register than my speaking voice. I suggested this exercise to a friend who plays shofar on Yom Kippur, and he outlasted the other shofar blowers! (The spectacle of "who can blow the longest tikiya g'dola at the end of Yom Kippur" is a highlight of our Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM).
Re: Bible references in reggae and gospel music
I thought you might appreciate this I have attached a document that is the treatment for a film entitled "Awake Zion." It is currently in production by New York Filmaker Monic Haim. The film chronicles several bands/musicians who combine Jewish themes and music with Jamaican music like Ska, Rock Steady Reggae. The film should be released in a few months time and I will let everyone know when it will preview in the NY Area. Enjoy.Eva Broman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, This is off-topic, of course, but since the article Helen referred to lists "The Rivers Of Babylon" as a popular song with lyrics that can be tracked back to the Bible, I just felt I had to send this link which details the relations between the Old Testament and (Rastafarian) reggae lyrics: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/davebulow/wow/index.htm Another fascinating subject is the relation between the Bible and African-American gospel lyrics, especiallylyrics which refer to the trials and tribulations of "the Israelites". All the best, Eva Let us now turn to the dances that are the special focus of the observations in this article, namely those whose song lyrics can be traced back to the Bible. KLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.com Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. AWAKE ZION - treatment.doc Description: AWAKE ZION - treatment.doc
Re: Why genre classification is not only necessary but desired
How about both of the above? Genre classification is useful for filing CD's in your computer but it pretty much stops there.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Remember:If you are over 50, Klezmer means simcha music and recognizable songs in Yiddish.If you are under 30 and on the east coast, it means experimental instrumental music involving the minor mode.Beyond this, it's anyone's guess...Lori @ MAX KLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.com Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
Re: guitar in New York
Why would crossing the border with a guitar be a problem?lenka lichtenberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dear new york listers, is there anybody who would kindly lend me a guitar for one evening performance (the Congress for Jewish Culture's kavehoyz), thursday may 15th, 7pm.? i've been warned that crossing the border with a guitar is not a good idea at all. i'd be able to return it later same evening, or next morning. with much appreciation, lenka from toronto lenka lichtenberg, singer-songwriter, yiddish and world music performer. for mp3s, audio clips and performance updates, visit www.lenkalichtenberg.comKLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.com Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
Re: Klezmer [last] Tuesday @ Galapagos...
Very nice! Isn't technology beautiful? Thanks for posting the mp3's to hear. glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeremy A Schiffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
Re: New CDs arriving: Metropolitan Klezmer Isle of Klezbos!
Hey Eve, Glad things are going well for the group(s). I've been very busy getting my Klezska project together and we're looking for some gigs so if you need another act for a double bill please let me know. We would love to work with you. A Zissen Pesah! Glenn Tamir [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.klezska.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy Passover ( Easter! Fresh CDs from Isle of Klezbos MetroKlezmer are almost here Each band is releasing its own disc: ''Delectable'' - Klezmer Shack previewOrder now to ship ASAP: just $15 each, or $27 for both; details below* See fun lovely cover art for both CDs at: www.metropolitanklezmer.com Inside — detailed liner notes, Yiddish lyrics translation, inspired traditionals, vibrant swing, originals, tango, unexpected pleasures, great live tracks an eclectic instrumental array. Surprising Finds from Metropolitan Klezmer features the full eight-piece Metro lineup, plus cameo appearances by legendary klezmer reedplayer Howie Leess other special surprise guests, live cuts from Joe's Pub at NYC's Public Theater (Dec '02) and more.Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos is the long-awaited debut full-length release from the all-female klezmer powerhouse Isle of Klezbos sextet, with live bonus tracks from Jewsapalooza at the Knitting Factory and KlezBiGay Pride 2002 at Joe's Pub.* To order now by mail, send check or money order payable to: Metropolitan Klezmer 151 First Avenue #145, NYC NY 10003 USA... be sure to include mailing info, and which CD(s) you want!$15/CD, $27/both CDs — includes U.S. postage, handling tax Questions? [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 212-475-4544To order starting in early to mid-May by credit card,Surprising Finds and Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos will be available soonest from CD Baby, with online audio clips:1-800-BUY-MY-CD or www.cdbaby.com Produced by Rhythm Media Records, distributed by Stern's Music, Sameach others,these titles should be available by late spring in chain stores online widely,and in many NYC and North American locally-based shops (see band site for list) , and in Ladyslipper and Goldenrod catalogs by mid-2003;European distribution expected later this year by Stern's Ltd. in London.Ask your retailer to stock these discs! = CDs also at all LIVE SHOWS: =FRI, 5/9, NYC: MetroKlezmer double bill w/the madcap beguiling neo-vaudevillian Bat Sisters8:00pm, 346 W. 20th St (St Peter's Church in Chelsea) $15 / $10 for kids seniorsTUES, 5/13 @ Galapagos, Brooklyn: CD release event — FREE Metro/Klezbos double bill:Isle of Klezbos sextet PLUS Metropolitan Klezmer's full 8-piece!8:30pm (21 over w/ID) 70 N 6th, Williamsburg, 3 blks W of L train (Bedford =1st Bkln stop)galapagosartspace.com ... gorgeous performance venue bar in a great neighb full of restaurantsand in JUNE: MetroKlezmer full band at the Jewish Museum - Tues, 6/10 Museum Mile fest NYCIsle of Klezbos' annual NYC Pride Week show - Tues, 6/24 @ CB's 313 Gallery METROPOLITAN KLEZMERIsmail Butera - accordionRick Faulkner - trombonePam Fleming - trumpet/flugelhornMichael Hess - violin, ney flutes, kanun zitherDave Hofstra - bass/tubaDeborah Karpel - vocalsDebra Kreisberg - clarinet/alto saxEve Sicular - drumsISLE OF KLEZBOSPam Fleming - trumpet/flugelhornRachelle GarniezDeborah Karpel - vocalsDebra Kreisberg - clarinet/alto saxCatherine Popper - bassEve Sicular - drumsHappy Passover (and Easter Spring!),Eve-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -+Hosted by Shamash: The Jewish Network http://shamashh.orgA service of Hebrew College, which offers online courses and anonline MA in Jewish Studies, http://hebrewcollege.edu/online/* * FREE JEWISH LEARNING * *Shamash invites you to join MyJewishLearning.com, a comprehensive,objective, authoritative and interactive learning resource in all areasof Judaism. Free membership via http: //www.myjewishlearning.com/shamash-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -KLEZSKA - part of the next wave in JJewish music www.klezska.comDo you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
Re: Klezmer this Tuesday @ Galapagos (NYC) 8:30 FREE
I didn't catch the name of the band on Tues? Have a good gig. Glenn Tamir www.klezska.com Jeremy A Schiffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
Re: This list
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Makor this Saturday Night - A Must See/Hear/Dance!
Anyone who loves Jewish music, lives in/near New York Cityand loves to dance would be wise to come to Makor this Saturday night to hear an amazing band:KING DJANGO'SROOTS CULTURE BAND8-piece Yiddish ska reggae bandalso performs tunes from Stubborn All-Stars Skinnerbox SAT MAR 1NEW YORK CITYKing Django Roots and Culture Bandat MAKOR 35 West 67th Street(between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue)212.601.1000 A truly uniquely enjoyable experienceKLEZSKA - part of the next wave in Jewish music www.klezska.comDo you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more
Re: Jewish Musicians from Detroit
Do we have to be from Michigan? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now
