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David Krakauer :  Pruflas: The Book of Angels vol. 18
Cat. # 7396
Released Mar 2012
cd time - 46:35
US Price $16.00
 
David Krakauer is one of the greatest of all modern Klezmer clarinetists. A veteran of countless bands and ensembles and a founding member of the Klezmatics, his ensemble Klezmer Madness has been forging new roads in the world of Jewish music since the late 1980s. David and Zorn have a long history and friendship that began with Zorn's legendary Kristallnacht recording of 1992, followed thru with David’s guest appearances in various Masada ensembles and the release of his first CD with Klezmer Madness on Tzadik. Here David takes a variety of Masada compositions back to their roots, interpreting them brilliantly as traditional (and not-so-traditional) Klezmer tunes. A fascinating meeting of old and new by two of the most creative musicians in Modern Jewish music!
 
 
Personnel:
David Krakauer: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Michael Sarin: Drums
Sheryl Baile: Guitar
Jerome Harris: Electric Bass, Voice
Keepalive: Laptop