David Krakauer - Klezmer Madness! (1995)

Internationally acclaimed clarinetist David Krakauer redefines the notion of a concert artist. Known for his mastery of myriad styles including classical chamber music, Eastern European Jewish klezmer music, and avant-garde improvisation, Krakauer lies way beyond “cross-over”. His best-selling classical and klezmer recordings further define his brilliant tone, virtuosity and imagination.

David Krakauer is in demand worldwide as a guest soloist with the finest ensembles. Recent collaborations have included the Tokyo String Quartet, the Kronos Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, the Lark Quartet, Eiko and Koma, the Orquesta Sinfonica del Barcelona and the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra. He had an 8-year tenure with the Naumburg Award-winning Aspen Wind Quintet, and has also enjoyed long relationships with prestigious Summer festivals including the Marlboro Music Festival, the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival.

As a leading figure in world music, clarinetist David Krakauer has redefined klezmer through his innovative recordings and passionate stage performances. With his band Klezmer Madness!, Krakauer has forged alliances between his branch of world music and a multitude of musical genres including jazz, rock, funk and most recently hip-hop. Touring internationally to major venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall, San Francisco Performances, the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival, BBC Proms, Saalfelden Jazz Festival, New Morning, WOMEX and La Cigale has enabled Klezmer Madness! to leave a lasting impression on the myriad and diverse music scenes of the World.

1. Africa Bulgar
2. Bocota Bulgar
3. A Few Bowls Terkish
4. At The Rabbi's Table
5.  Doina / Death March Suite
6. Funky Dave
7. The Ballad Of Chernobyl
8. Gong Doina
9. Living With The H Tune
10. Rachab

David Krakauer: Clarinet and bass Clarinet.

Michael Alpert: Accordion and vocals.

David Licht: Drums.

Guest:

Anthony Coleman: Keyboard sampler (4, 7).

Adam Rogers: Guitar (6)

and from the Ballenato Group Los Macondos de Colombia:

Guillermo Peñate: Guiro.

Juan Ortega: Timbales.

Oscar Ortega: Congas.

David Krakauer-Klezmer Madness!

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Millish - Millish (2005)

Frank Zappa once stated, "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." Rather than attempt to describe Millish's music, it would be more worthwhile to cite the musical ingredients that create their music.

Millish is comprised of State Champion bluegrass fiddler Brad Phillips, National Award-winning jazz percussionist Mike Shimmin, World Champion Uilleann piper Tyler Duncan, and blazingly inventive acoustic guitarist Jesse Lee Mason, all of whom share an active interest in jazz. Never forcing a preconcieved notion of "fusion," the band has let their music coalesce over the past four years, and it's already turning heads worldwide. Their debut album earned them an International Acoustic Music Award - before it was even released.

Millish is united by a single musical goal: to participate in the evolution of modern music. Judging by their accolades, they're well on their way.

http://www.millish.com/

1. Parachute Man
2. The Mighty Pickle
3. Blue Rondo
4. Asanul
5. Chet Vorno Horo
6. Stairway To Heaven
7. Hungry Man #1
8. Kirstie's


Brad Phillips: Fiddle.
Mike Shimmin: Percussion.
Tyler Duncan: Uilleann pipes, whistles.
Jesse Lee Mason: Guitar.




Millish - Millish (2005)
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Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet (2008)

The Sparrow Quartet features the borderless sounds of two banjos, fiddle and cello, fronted by Abigail Washburn who has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “a daring, definite talent, whose feel for the folk idiom results in moving material. Soulful is the word.” The LA Times described her music saying, “Abigail Washburn stomped and skipped through fiery Appalachian takes on the local songs of Sichuan… She nails the dips and peaks of pitch while leading her band in scorching variations on simple, repetitive traditional melodies.”

1. Overture
2. A Fuller Wine
3. Strange Things
4. Great Big Wall in China
5. Taiyang chulai
6. Oh Me, Oh My
7. Captain
8. A Kazahk Melody
9. A Banjo Pickin' Girl
10. Sugar and Pie
11. Kangding Qingge / Old Timey Dance Party
12. It Ain't Easy
13. Journey Home

Abigail Washburn: Banjo & vocals.

Béla Fleck: Banjo.

Casey Driessen: Violin.

Ben Sollee: Cello.

Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet 

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