At the epicenter of the klezmer revival and the New Jewish Music scene, Frank London and Lorin Sklamberg have masterminded some of the most exciting Jewish music bands of the past two decades, including The Klezmatics.
This third installment of their Nigunim projects focuses on Hasidic holiday songs. Featuring guitarist Knox Chandler of the Psychedelic Furs, legendary oud player Ara Dinkjian and Indian percussion virtuoso Deep Singh, the songs on tsuker-zis (sugarsweet) will delight one and all with their authenticity and creativity.
Personnel:
Frank London: Trumpet, Alto Horn, Flugelhorn, Harmonium
Lorin Sklamberg: Vocals, Accordion
Knox Chandler: Guitar, Electronics
Ara Dinkjian: Oud, Sax, Cumbus
Deep Singh: Tabla, Dh
TRACKLISTING:
01. A Sukkah of Branches
02. Blessings Without End
03. Our Life is Sugarsweet
04. Our Parent, Our Sovereign
05. Increase our Joy
06. The Days Between #1
07. The Lord Sent His Servant
08. The Days Between #2
09. Heed Not the Accuser!
10. Elijah the Prophet Bought a Red Cow
11. Greeks Gathered Against Me (Intro)
12. Greeks Gathered Against Me
13. Mighty, Blessed, Great, Prominent, Glorious, Ancient, Meritorious, Righteous, Pure, Unique, Powerful, Learned, King, Enlightened, Exalted, Brave, Redeemer, Just, Holy, Merciful, Almighty, Omnipotent is Our God
14. One, Two, Three, Four