K***mer music

Posted by: jcs_smith on 05 July 2006

I've been listening non-stop to some klezmer records lately. This stuff is incredible. Also I was lucky enough to go to a Jewish wedding last week - I was doing security, sad that it's needed at such things. Anyway they had a klezmer band playing and it was unbelievable, I don’t think I've ever seen a band that was as wild and exiting. Next time I get married I want to have a klezmer band there.
Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions for klezmer CD's. There's quite a lot out there but it's a bit of a closed world so any recommendations would be appreciated.
Posted on: 05 July 2006 by murphydog
You might enjoy David Krakauer, I like the Live in Cracow cd a lot. Bear in mind that its on Tzadik the john Zorn label so its not entirely straightforward klezmer.
Best,Paul
Posted on: 05 July 2006 by jcs_smith
The fact that it's on Tzadik is if anything a recommendation. Thanks for that. I'll check it out