DC Klezmer Workshop- retirement party session

The DC Klezmer Workshop ensemble performed in a jam session at a retirement party for Richard Gladstein. The musicians included Howard Ungar, Melissa Wilets, Mike Cohen, David Julian Gray Craig Packard, Artie Shaw, and others.

Fun.

The BoyChiks - “Your friendly DC neighborhood anti-fascist Klezmish band”

The BoyChiks - “Your friendly DC neighborhood anti-fascist Klezmish band”- played a lively set at the 5th annual Petworth Porchfest in DC.

Thanks to the gracious host and to the musicians: Eric Wolff- Trombone; Ellie Cooper- Clarinet; Lauren Maunus- Euphonium; Rachel Proctor May- Sousaphone; Abe Plaut- Trumpet; and Ashwin Iyengar- Marimba. 

Jordan Hirsch with Mrs. Toretsky's Nightmare

Legendary klezmer trumpeter Jordan Hirsch in concert with Mrs. Toretsky’s Nightmare at Bossa Bistro in Washington, DC. 

MTN - Jeff  Toretsky-clarinet, Howard Ungar-trumpet, Melissa Wilets- piccolo and accordion, Noah Guthman,-saxophone, Michael Mendelson-trombone, Rachel Goldsmith drums (poyk), Abe Plaut -trumpet, Tom Armstrong - bass, Aaron Blacksberg, accordion.

Susan Watts and the Fabulous Shpilkes

Susan Watts and the Fabulous Shpilkes in concert at Adat Shalom synagogue in Bethesda, Maryland. Susan is the daughter of Elaine Hoffman Watts, and is a fourth-generation klezmer musician.

This all-star ensemble consisted of Susan Watts: trumpet, vocals; Ilene Stahl: clarinet; Kirsten Lamb, double bass, vocals; Aaron Alexander, drums; and  Josh “Socalled” Dolgin; keyboards, accordion, vocals, out-genius. Judy Sweet led the spirited dancing, with Mrs. Toretsky's Nightmare joining in.