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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
Save the date
Musicians
The Klezmatics
band / ensemble / orchestraAbout
$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....