New York Klezmer Band 1

This Klezmer clarinetist joins forces with today's stars of klezmer and bluegrass to explore the shared musical spirit of two genres literally worlds apart. Appalachian and southern fiddle tunes meet klezmer melodies from pre-war Russia and Eastern Europe, some newly discovered. The resulting medleys and improvisations are at once raw, funny, melancholic and foot stomping.

New York Klezmer Band workshops

In addition to concerts this New York Klezmer Band teaches instrumental workshops in bluegrass and klezmer as well as presenting the wealth of stories and demonstrations that link these two kinds of music. The bluegrass/klezmer medleys are a big hit with the contradance crowd and also a favorite at weddings.

The music of this New York Klezmer Band was selected for a new piece by the Paul Taylor Dance Company that was premiered at their 50th Anniversary performance at City Center on March 1, 2005.