A Joyful Noise klezmer concert | Heller Museum

A Joyful Noise klezmer concert was part of the opening of the exhibition "A Joyful Noise:Klezmer On The Move" at the Heller Museum of Hebrew Union College in New York City. The all-star band, led by trumpeter/composer Sir Frank London of the Klezmatics, included Ilya Shneyveys, accordionist; Michael Winograd, clarinetist; Aaron Alexander, percussion; Alex Parke, clarinetist; Ron Caswell, tuba; and Pete Rushefsky, tsimblist. 

Dancing and joy ensued.

Special thanks to Heller Museum director Jean Bloch Rosensaft and museum curator Nancy Mantell.

Petworth Klezmer | Petworth Porch Festival

Petworth Klezmer band jamming at the Petworth Porch Festival in Washington DC at the home of Mr. Levine. Some of the musicians included Richard Gladstein- clarinet, David Julian Gray- saxophone, Lauren Maunus- baritone horn, Abe Plaut- trumpet, Gary Rimar- keyboard. Plus a bunch of enthusiastic dancers. 

"Efnt Dem Toyer - Open the Gate!" | Jeff Warschauer, Deborah Strauss, and Zilyin Biret

A klezmer workshop, concert and jam session by Jeff Warschauer,  Deborah Strauss, and Zilyin Biret was held at the Homewood Friends Meeting House in Baltimore, Maryland. Thanks to the event sponsor, the Baltimorim, especially organizer Judy Sweet. A great night of music, dancing, and heymishe Yiddishkeit.