KLEZMANIA!
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KLEZMANIA! is Ben's world-class 6 piece jazz klezmer band, has been performing for over three decades all over the West Coast, performing for a variety of clients, organizations, congregations, schools for private and corporate events, concerts, showcases, art openings, radio and television, and tours. The band has released three albums and can be found on Apple Music. “A musical pep pill!” - San Francisco Chronicle
"The best of klezmer old & new." - The Oakland Tribune “Taking klezmer into the future.” - Dirty Linen Magazine “A beautiful excursion into sprightly rhythms.” - BAM “Evocative, transcultural arrangements.” - Contra Costa Times
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"Playing with KLEZMANIA! was one of the high points of my career. Though the name of the ensemble implies traditional Klezmer, it was clear from our earliest days that Ben envisioned a far-reaching world music experience for our audiences. He pulled together superb musicians from different traditions, skillfully combining multiple genres into unique and beautiful arrangements. I always felt challenged to stretch my skills as a musician, and to be fully engaged as a person to match Ben’s dedication and work ethic. I also remember that for a span of eleven years, I had fun every single time I played with this band. Ben never stopped – there was always something new to reach for,
and our audience never heard the same set twice."
Craig Fry, Violinist & Senior Sound Designer - Creativity, Inc.
and our audience never heard the same set twice."
Craig Fry, Violinist & Senior Sound Designer - Creativity, Inc.