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.

Zilyin - klezmer workshop

The DC Klezmer Workshop recently hosted the master clarinetist from Réunion Island, Zilyin Biret, for a learning session.

Good stuff.