Amsterdam Klezmer Band - Zaraza (New Album)

In Slavic languages zaraza means infectious or contagious, in Polish it is the word for epidemic. Zaraza is indeed an infectious album from an extremely virulent and passionate band. The album contains 15 brand new tracks, all original compositions rooted in the Klezmer tradition and infused with Romanian, Turkish, Serbian, Russian and Macedonian sounds. With Zaraza the band has achieved the optimal CD recording of their unique sound and qualities. The AMSTERDAM KLEZMER BAND is showcased in its purest form, with virtuoso and provocative performances by the musicians. On Zaraza the musical fire so characteristic of the AMSTERDAM KLEZMER BAND is stoked to an even greater heat.

"Not only do the horns play the signature Klezmer parts like they could do it in their sleep, but also the cool sounds of Dutch hip-hop. Could this be the future sound of Klezmer?" - Franz Zipperer


Tracklisting:

1. Banat - M: Gijs Levelt
2. Takaj Zhizn - M: Janfie van Strien/ L: Alec Kopyt
3. Alles Kan Beter - M: Theo van Tol
4. Kesikköprü - M: Jasper de Beer
5. Op Een Goppe - M and L: Job Chajes
6. Vesna - M: Janfie van Strien/ L: Alec Kopyt
7. Netty - M: Joop van der Linden
8. Sîrba Katoomba - M: Janfie van Strien
9. The 7th Seven - M: Jasper de Beer
10. Zlabya - M: Joop van der Linden
11. Doina - M: Jasper de Beer
12. Tarantula - M: Jasper de Beer
13. Kolodobre - M: Job Chajes
14. Zaraza - M: Gijs Levelt/ L: Alec Kopyt
15. Gde - M: Joop van der Linden/ L: Alec Kopyt

Special Bonus

Shantel & AKB: Buchalter Joint – M: Job Chajes & S.Hantel
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Official website: www.amsterdamklezmerband.nl
MySpace: www.myspace.com/amsterdamklezmerband
Record Label: www.essayrecordings.com