Tasty keyboard over a solid rhythm section of bass and drums sets the pulse going as Chris's great saxophone adds tonal texture. Meanwhile Mara's eminently versatile voice breathes life and soul into the songs
The Bristol Klezmer Band can offer a trio of strolling gypsy musicians for drinks receptions, or a dynamic five or six-piece outfit fronted by soaring saxophone, clarinet and trombone for dancing later in the evening. The band can include swinging Gypsy Jazz if required.
This young, energetic six-piece outfit perform an exciting mixed selection of Eastern European and traditional Jewish klezmer music, and can also provide a specialist dance-caller to organise a klezmer ceilidh
London-based Oysland provides a youthful “take” on the Balkan Klezmer tradition - perfect for weddings and bar mitzvahs. The band is available from a duo to a full-on seven piece and can include a dance caller.
An extremely versatile and talented band who perform a diverse range of lively traditional styles from around the world including Eastern European Gypsy music, Jewish Klezmer, Simcha and American Swing Jazz
Chancery Blame and The Gadjo Gypsies serve up a potent cocktail of Eastern European gypsy music, begged, borrowed, blagged and all muddled up with a telling twist of klezmer and a devilish dash of rock'n'roll
Klezmer reflects the culture of a people who fought hard to maintain their existence in the face of international social exclusion. The expression of joy in their music is so vivid, it comes close to incandescence