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the Klezmatics at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Courtesy of Bennett Jackson | Posted on October 22, 2014

Where

Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227

When

Sat, December 20, 2014
7:30 pm

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Musicians

The Klezmatics
band / ensemble / orchestra

About

$25/Adv $30/Door

No Comp Tickets

Sponsored by Daphne and Stuart Wells and Barbara Beerstein and George Badger

Doors and dinner beginning at 6:30 PM

“…one of the greatest klezmer groups in the world…” – NPR

In the Yiddish language there are numerous expressions that vividly convey specific emotions and actions. One of these phrases is farshafn a sakh freyd un fargenign, which means “to give much joy and pleasure.” Longtime klezmer dignitaries The Klezmatics have taken this phrase to heart and to the stage throughout their twenty-five year career. The New York-based group blends klezmer and Eastern European elements with a rock band’s style. Their latest album, 2011’s Live at Town Hall, captures their energy and many of their classic tunes, as they propel klezmer into the future....

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