Amsterdam Klezmer Band: Zaraza

(featuring a very special version by Shantel)

Cat. No.: AY CD 19


Mix a helping of Klezmer with a portion of Ska, add a liberal dash of Balkan and a pinch of Gypsy. Garnish with a tablespoon of Jazz and a pinch of Punk. Throw it all in the blender and the recipe for the Amsterdam Klezmer Band is complete. Serve immediately! On Zaraza the musical fire so characteristic of the AMSTERDAM KLEZMER BAND is stoked to an even greater heat. "Not only do the horns play the signature Klezmer parts like they could do it in their sleep, but also the cool sounds of Dutch hip-hop. Could this be the future sound of Klezmer?" (Franz Zipperer/Clarino). Joann Sfar, a French Comic painter, said: “Amsterdam Klezmer Band are my favorite group. They know what it's like to play in bars. They sound like a Klezmer version of The Pogues. They are giving Klezmer music a street credibility".

Tracklisting

1. Banat - M: Gijs Levelt
2. Takaj Zhizn - M: Janfie van Strien/ L: Alec Kopyt
3. Alles Kan Beter - M: Theo van Tol
4. Kesikköprü - M: Jasper de Beer
5. Op Een Goppe - M and L: Job Chajes
6. Vesna - M: Janfie van Strien/ L: Alec Kopyt
7. Netty - M: Joop van der Linden
8. Sîrba Katoomba - M: Janfie van Strien
9. The 7th Seven - M: Jasper de Beer
10. Zlabya - M: Joop van der Linden
11. Doina - M: Jasper de Beer
12. Tarantula - M: Jasper de Beer
13. Kolodobre - M: Job Chajes
14. Zaraza - M: Gijs Levelt/ L: Alec Kopyt
15. Gde - M: Joop van der Linden/ L: Alec Kopyt
Special Bonus
Shantel & AKB: Buchalter Joint – M: Job Chajes & S.Hantel