Metropolitan
Klezmer brings their swingingly rambunctious octet back to Mo's for the
last moonlight before matzoh-time. By turns rollicking & ethereal,
this prelude to Pesakh takes tradition on some delirious detours, playing
fabulously against stereotype to renew a cultural spirit of inquiry. From
klezmer cumbia to alluring yet unclassifiable originals, the band's collaborative
imagination, improvisational talents, & tremendous style range make
for a liberatingly unpredictable Yiddish-centric set. Since 1994, Metropolitan
Klezmer has taken an irreverent yet respectful approach to old faves as
well as exploring rediscovered gems & new creations. The group's three
award-winning CDs have topped World Music charts & set the mood at
countless seders, as well as providing soundtracks from avant Off-Broadway
to experimental choreography at London's Royal Ballet.
'Electrifying... outstanding' -Richard Gehr, The Village Voice
'Influences from old school Arabic music to Latin Jazz to Motown... not
only exuberantly eclectic but also very danceable. Expect an eccentric
cultural lesson from these modern-day purveyors of time-honored traditions.'
-J. Bachman, flavorpill