January 04, 2005
Klezmer Concert Series in Astoria: "Art Bailey's Orkestra Popilar"
Everyone is welcome!
Art Bailey's Orkestra Popilar is a quartet consisting of accordion, violin, mandolin and bass that highlights both well-known and more obscure Klezmer tunes, as well as Bailey's own original compositions.
When: Tuesday, January 11th, 7:30 - 9:30pm and Tuesday, February 8th, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Cost: $5. Delicious desserts and coffee will also be available.
Location: Astoria Center of Israel synagogue's "Café ACI", 27-35 Crescent Street, Long Island City (Astoria), Queens.
For more information: Call 718-278-2680 or visit http://www.astoriacenter.org
The repertoire is a mix of early 20th century Jewish fiddle pieces, original compositions, improvisation, and features material originally recorded by Romanian-born cymbalom master and Lower East Side restauranteur, Joseph Moskowitz. Reminiscent of an earlier time in the history of recorded Jewish music, the result is fresh, unique, and thoroughly engaging.
The synagogue's foyer is transformed into a "café-style" setting, complete with intimate tables and delicious desserts. The concerts are held once or twice a month at "Café ACI", the Astoria Center of Israel synagogue's new cultural events space. ACI is an egalitarian synagogue built around a warm, wonderful group of people that embraces a wide variety of perspectives on Judaism in a joyful and inclusive community.