The Klezmorim - Early Recordings 1976-78 / Arhoolie CD-309

Description CD 309 Lev Liberman – flute brass whistle & dumbek; David Julian Gray – clarinet mandolin lauto & violin; along with other members of the original Klezmorim. Recorded in Berkeley CA between December 1976 and July 1978. Cover by R. Crumb. (The best of ARH LPs 3006 & 3011.) Old time Yiddish music mostly instrumentals delightfully revived by young enthusiasts who started the whole resurgence in Klezmer music. 1. Di Zilberne Khasene 2. Cintec De Dragoste 3. Hora Lui Damian 4. Thalassa 5. Fidl Volach 6. Medyatsiner Waltz 7. Sherele 8. Mayn Rue Plats 9. A Glezele Vayn 10. Baym Rebns Sude 11. Lebedik Un Freylekh 12. Sirba 13. Doina 14. Papirosn 15. Firen Di Mekhutonim Aheym 16. Trello Hasaposerviko 17. Af Shabes In Vilma 18. Taxim 19. Hora 20. Sonya 21. Anushke REVIEW “This compilation edited from the Klezmorim’s albums `East Side Wedding’ and `Streets of Gold’ is a listening experience. Vibrant and obviously enjoyed by all taking part. This is not just two albums stitched together and remarketed for the CD buff. A lot of thought has gone into the re-presentation of these items and pieces have been juggled so that their positioning actually helps the listener understand certain nuances in the character of this Jewish traditional music. In opposition to the traits in the music the contrasts too are assisted by the way some items have been repositioned. Particularly striking are `Sonya/Anushke’ `Af Shabbas In Vilna’ and `Taxim.’ The first two traditional items bracketed together bade the ocean voyage to the new world and even survived an existance in jazz review. The second is a raucous traditional marching tune more suited to be the accompaniment to a speeded-up silent film. The last a violin piece of a rhapsodic nature based on Romanian and Turkish modes. Miriam Dvorin’s version of `Mine Ruha Platz’ (My Resting Place) is here too. It was this recording which began the present enthusiastic fashion for recording this songwritten in London’s East End circa 1906. For everyone who loves life in their music this is a must!” (Derek Reid — Folk Roots)