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. 

Seth Kibel and the Kleztet

Seth Kibel and the Kleztet performed at a Mother's Day Klezmer Brunch as part of the EDCJCC's JXJ Festival. Photographs from my book A Joyful Noise: Klezmer on the Move (Klezmer Institute 2025) were projected behind the band during the performance

Thanks to Seth and his band, and JXJ director Mardy Shualy, and JXJ's staff member Yaa Amoakohene.

The musicians: Seth Kibel (woodwinds), Kristoffer Belgica (guitar), Zoë Jorgenson Speirs (bass), and Tim Jarvis (drums).

Fourth night of Chanukah

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Bike To Work Day 2025

I recently photographed Bike To Work Day at Rosslyn/Gateway Park in Arlington VA for Bike Arlington.

Thanks to Lauren Hassel and Mary Dallao for the assignment.

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. 

True Ground assignment | Snowden’s Ridge fall festival

I recently documented a fall festival at True Ground's (formerly APAH) Snowden’s Ridge fall festival in the White Oak area of Maryland. 

Thanks to Tomas Kurtz of True Ground for the assignment, and to the happy staff and residents of the community.