Klezmer: Early Yiddish Instrumental Music 1908-1927

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Since the dawn of the 78 record, the instrumental Yiddish folk music known as klezmer has seen its ups and downs. But thankfully, like the entire Jewish culture that fostered it, klezmer has persevered and along the way influenced how some of us hear jazz, bluegrass, even comedy. Ignore the scratches and pops of the 78s, and you will hear why klezmer is a timeless yet progressive music, built upon improvisation. For its sheer diversity, this collection of early recorded klezmer--taken from the vast music library of Dr. Martin Schwartz--has no rivals. On the opening cut from 1923, Jacob Hoffman plays a furious xylophone solo; on 1916's "Yiddisch Chusedel," Max Leibowitz plays the fiddle backed only by the rock-steady rhythm of a piano; and Joseph Solinksi brings a thoroughly haunting violin solo to "Rumanische Fantasien (Part 1)" that doesn't sound at all like it came from 1911. Klezmer greats get their due props, too: tracks by Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, and a handful of Abe Schwartz compositions give the compilation its backbone. As with most good klezmer tunes, there's joy to be found in this music, and sadness, too; but on this set, variety reigns supreme and steals the show. Absolutely essential for klezmer enthusiasts. --Jason Verlinde

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Average customer rating: The Real Megillah Excellent Source Recording

Klezmer: Early Yiddish Instrumental Music 1908-1927 Various Artists Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Compilations | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The King of the Klezmer Clarinet Yiddish-American Klezmer Music 1925-1956 Klezmer King Yikhes: Early Klezmer Recordings, 1911-1939 Jewface ASIN: B0000023U3 Release Date: 1997-12-21

Tracks:

1. Doina And Hora - Jacob Hoffman
2. Sirba - Orchestra Orfeon
3. Mechutonim Tantz - Jewish Orchestra
4. Kallarash - Naftule Brandwine
5. Yiddish Chusedel - Max Leibowitz
6. Kleftico Vlachiko - Orchestra Goldberg
7. Fihren Die Mechutonim Aheim - Naftule Brandwine/Abe Schwartz's Orchestra
8. Koilen - Mishka Ziganoff
9. Ch'Sidishe Nigunim (Part 1) - Boibriker Kapelle
10. Haneros Haluli - H. Steiner
11. Sadigurer-Chusid - Joseph Moskowitz
12. Doina (Part 1) - S. Kosch
13. Doina (Part 2) - S. Kosch
14. Turkische Yalle Vey Uve - Naftule Brandwine's Orchestra
15. Sadegurer Chused'l - Abe Schwartz' Orchestra
16. Biem Reben's Sideh - Yiddish Orkester (Abe Schwartz' Orchestra)
17. Oi Tate, S'is Gut - Naftule Brandwine's Orchestra
18. Schweir Und Schwiger Tanz - Abe Schwartz' Orchestra
19. Rumanische Fantasien (Part 1) - Joseph Solinski
20. Khosidl - Belf's Rumanian Orchestra
21. Der Shtiller Bulgar - Jewish Orchestra
22. A Mitzve Tenzel - Hochman's Orchestra
23. National Hora (Part 2) - Abe Schwartz/Sylvia Schwartz
24. Sher (Part 2) - Abe Schwartz' Orchestra

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Since the dawn of the 78 record, the instrumental Yiddish folk music known as klezmer has seen its ups and downs. But thankfully, like the entire Jewish culture that fostered it, klezmer has persevered and along the way influenced how some of us hear jazz, bluegrass, even comedy. Ignore the scratches and pops of the 78s, and you will hear why klezmer is a timeless yet progressive music, built upon improvisation. For its sheer diversity, this collection of early recorded klezmer--taken from the vast music library of Dr. Martin Schwartz--has no rivals. On the opening cut from 1923, Jacob Hoffman plays a furious xylophone solo; on 1916's "Yiddisch Chusedel," Max Leibowitz plays the fiddle backed only by the rock-steady rhythm of a piano; and Joseph Solinksi brings a thoroughly haunting violin solo to "Rumanische Fantasien (Part 1)" that doesn't sound at all like it came from 1911. Klezmer greats get their due props, too: tracks by Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, and a handful of Abe Schwartz compositions give the compilation its backbone. As with most good klezmer tunes, there's joy to be found in this music, and sadness, too; but on this set, variety reigns supreme and steals the show. Absolutely essential for klezmer enthusiasts. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

The Real Megillah.......2007-02-22

If you fell in love with klezmer in the 1970's and 1980's, listen to these original recordings that inspired the revival bands. They have done a good job of cleaning up the scratches of old 78's without leaving a hollow sound.

Excellent Source Recording.......2000-07-26

This is a definite must if you want to learn klezmer from the old school (78's). This is the stuff most modern klezmer players go to in order to find material and learn how to play it authentically. There are also some really cool solos and players here.

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