Shmoozin' Just Hits the Spot

A new album, called simply, Shmoozin', has been released by our friends from 'down under' -- Australia-- The group is Klezmania and they have produced an album that just hits the spot. Give it to all your girlfriends, honey. Freydi Mrocki is the vocalist. She does a nice job that keeps the album in a even mood. David Breytman, bayan (a Russian type of button chromatic accordian); David Krycer, double bass and guitars; and Lionel Mrocki on clarinet, saxophone, guitar, percussion, didgeridoo, (this is an Australian album after all!) and vocals. There are a lot "standards" on this album, but there are some differences. They start with Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love" but add some Yiddish verse by Doodie Ringelblum. The fantastic cover art must be mentioned since you can see it's a special piece. It's by Eva Hannah and reflects the spirit of the album, friendly, comfortable, relaxed and folks you want to be with. Visit http://www.klezmania.com.au/ for more information.

Austa Klezmer Workshop

Brighton, Australia, May 8
AUSTA KLEZMER WORKSHOP
Sun. 2-4pm
Australian String Teacher's Association
Brighton Grammar School
90 Outer Crescent
Brighton, Victoria
$20 non members/$15 AUSTA members/$10 concession
Enquiries Christine Leslie-Pfitzner 9568 4061

SOLELUNA CD LAUNCH at THE BOITE WORLD MUSIC CAFÉ

December Saturday 11th 8.15pm
Melbourne, Australia
www.boite.asn.au
1 Mark St Hall, Nth Fitzroy, 9417 3550
Light meals from 7.30pm, mulled wine, delicious snacks $15 full, $10 concession, smoke free, no bookings needed.

Music of the Jews of Spain, Greece, Turkey & The Balkans performed by leading Australian folk, early music, jazz and Jewish musicians. Members of SpielAzoi, Klezmeritis, Adana, Gong & more. Sarah Mandie - Vocals in Ladino & English.
Harry Williamson - Angel Guitar, 6 string & 12 string acoustic guitars, tiple, piano, hammer dulcimer, percussion, backing vocal.
Ernie Gruner - Violin, mandolin, viola, backing vocal.
Kate Neal - Recorder, backing vocal.
Martin Mackerass - Clarinet, backing vocal.
Percussion for Launch : Karen Berger - darabouka, frame & talking drums.
on CD : Tunji Bayer - Zarb, Tavil.
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Harry at Springstudios, Melbourne 2004 www.springstudio.com.au.