November 01, 2003
Sweet Return
The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band just released their new CD, "Sweet Return", at Hugh's Room in Toronto May 10. For the first time ever, each band member has composed at least one tune for the project, which features special guest, the great Grammy-nominated saxophonist, Jane Bunnett.
"Sweet Return" is 13 tracks of some of the most unique music the Bulgars have ever produced, dancing between Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Lower East Side and Downtown Toronto. The group has garnered rave reviews and international recognition for its joyful performance style, excellent musicianship and complex, far-ranging compositions through numerous European and North American tours and JUNO-nominated CDs. Far from the traditional Klezmer found at weddings and bar mitzvahs, the Bulgars are a dynamic force in
Canadian contemporary music, combining a love for tradition with a fearless commitment to experimentation. They are the most prominent
Canadian members of the international Klezmer fraternity, as well as being regarded as one of the most adventurous and accomplished Klezmer groups around. Rooted in Toronto, the Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band brings together the remarkable talents of six great musicians. FBKB leader and trumpeter
David Buchbinder has been deeply involved with New Jewish music since forming the FBKB over 15 years ago. The other members are:
Daniel Barnes – drums and percussion
Andrew Downing – double bass and bass clarinet
Robert Stevenson – clarinet and bass clarinet
Marilyn Lerner – piano and accordion
and Dave Wall – vocals and alto saxophone.
Joining them on the CD and for the concert is special guest Jane Bunnett, an award-winning musician."