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This nine piece klez funk rock jazz ensemble performs original compositions and arrangements combining West African influenced rhythms with Eastern European Klezmer melodies. |
Out of Stock Shipping Weight: 2.00 units Quantity in Basket: None Log In to use our Wish List ![]() UPC: 434382004477 Label: Afro Klezmer Music Catalog ID: 4thWard Squidco Product Code: 16959 Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2012 Country: USA Packaging: Digipack, not sealed Recorded at Griffin Mastering, Atlanta, GA in November, 2008 and June, 2009 by Chris Griffin. Personnel: Roger Ruzow-trumpet Jeff Crompton-alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, marimba Bill Nittler-baritone saxophone, clarinet, alto saxophone Colin Bragg-guitar Nick Dixon-trombone Eric Fontaine-tenor saxophone Chris Riggenbach-bass Keith Leslie-drums Mare Miller-bass Nam Bui-bass Blake Williams-trombone Ben Davis-tenor saxophone Thomas Cremer-tuba Zano-rhymes Click an artist name above to see in-stock items for that artist. Highlight an instrument above and click here to Search for albums with that instrument. ![]() ![]() Artist Biographies: • Show Bio for Ben Davis "Ben Davis is a cellist from the United Kingdom known for his improvisation. His group Basquiat Strings was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2007. He is a member of the F-IRE Collective. Ben Davis' self-stated aim is to make "alternative string music that people want to listen to". His group, Basquiat Strings, originated as a standard string quartet (two violins, a viola and a cello). Only later did cellist Davis decide to add double bass "to strengthen the rhythmic accompaniment". Basquiat Strings were nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize. Ben Davis studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and later at the Banff School of Fine Arts with Dave Holland. He has since pursued a varied musical career encompassing classical, world, pop, early music and jazz. He has performed with Django Bates, Hassan Erraji, The Dufay Collective, Evan Parker, Christine Tobin, Steve Buckley, Huw Warren, Jason Yarde, Kylie Minogue, Julian Joseph, the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra and the R. S. C. He has recorded with Claire Martin, Jamiroquai, Ingrid Laubrock, Oriole, Julia Biel, Patricia Kass, D-Influence and the Ben Davis Group, which was featured on BBC Radio 3's Jazz On 3 programme. He recently completed a world tour with the French super-star, Patricia Chass and also formed The Jazz Cello Trio featuring Phil Robson. Ben Davis also teaches jazz cello and has led workshops for kids." -Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Davis_(cellist)#Albums_as_a_sideman)1/14/2021 Have a better biography or biography source? Please Contact Us so that we can update this biography. ^ Hide Bio for Ben Davis ![]() 1. Yemenite Tanz 4:13 2. Oy Tate firm Mir tsu JoBerg 5:50 3. Fiddler Intro 0:07 4. Fiddler on the Roof 3:20 5. Die Silver Wedding Die 6:52 6. Abdul Intro 0:10 7. Abdul the Rabbi 3:28 8. Yesh Li Gan 5:55 9. Toco Hills Kiddush Club 2:45 10. Doina Blues 7:04 11. Der Stazi 3:54 12. Gracias 0:06 |
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![]() "Internationally acclaimed 4th Ward Afro Klezmer Orchestra a nine piece klez funk rock jazz ensemble performing original compositions and arrangements combining West African influenced rhythms with Eastern European Klezmer melodies. The 4th Ward A.K.O., boasts a roster of extraordinary, veteran Atlanta, talent. 4WAKO play the klezmer-music-Afro-Pop Mingus-Zappa-jazz. Fantastic funky jazz grooves, with the old school klezmer tunes .Abdul the Rabbi, the latest release from the 4th Ward A.K.O. features a range of eclectic styles, from Klezmer to jazz to funk, to rock. Voted Best Jazz Group by Creative Loafing , 4th Ward A.K.O., IS one of the best and most original bands performing today."-4th Ward ![]() Related Categories of Interest: Improvised Music Jazz Large Ensembles |