The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band - Flower of Berezin

The music on The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band's CD 'The Flower of Berezin' (1998) comes mostly from the klezmer (Eastern European Jewish instrumental) tradition, with arrangements rendered in a style reminiscent of the old time American string bands. Founded in 1995 by clawhammer banjo / mandolin player Andy Rubin and fiddle / balalaika / pennywhistle player Dave Kidd, the band also boasts accordionist Elaine Fingerett, bass player Lou Ann Weiss and guitarist / mandolinist David Rosenfeld, on this, their first album (their next CD is due out very soon!). Influences from the Irish and Balkan traditions are also much in evidence here, adding to this virtuostic and joyous acoustic blend. Two powerful vocal tracks and two original compositions round out this irresistible CD.

1) Der Heyser Bulgar
2) Papirosn / Ragtime Annie
3) The Flowers of Antrim / the Flower of Berezin
4) Baym Rebn in Palestina / Tantsl Firn Di Makhetonim
5) The Odessa Bulgar
6) Shtil Di Nakht
7) Leibedik Un Freilach
8) Sonny's Mazurka / Horo
9) The Medyatsiner Waltz / the Minsker Corporal's Waltz
10) Der Rebbe Iz Gegangen / the Kishiniever Bulgar