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'The sound is wonderful. It could have come from a dozen countries and times. You hear prayers from ancient Hebrew times wrapped in American blues. The Gypsies are here, Hasidic Jews, too, bumping up against cool jazz and a marching tune. It makes your feet pump. If there was room…you'd grab somebody and dance. Or sing every sorrow and joy you ever felt. The music is boisterous, gaudy and brimming with tears.'~ Kay Miller, Minneapolis Star-Tribune 'The Minnesota Klezmer Band is a wonder, whether the players are tearing through a rip-snorting klezmer number, a Gershwin torch song, or one of Vass' spunky, informed original melodies. Special note must be given to violinist Yuri Merzhevsky, whose finger joints must be lined with quicksilver and who gives himself over to the music so much you think he might just float off the stage with the rapture.'~ Dominic Papatola, St. Paul Pioneer Press 'the Minnesota Klezmer Band evokes memories of steamy kitchens and home cooking. And the violin mastery of Yuri Merzhevsky hits the spot reserved for joy and sorrow, one that is universally understood.'~ Los Angeles Times |
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