Chronika, by Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars

Chronika

by Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars

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1.	TOPZ (Sevivon) 02:51	buy track
2.	GREEKZ (Yevonim) 06:06	buy track
3.	UNITY (Carnival in Crown Heights) 04:55	buy track
4.	SATISFACTION (Sabeinu) 04:54	buy track
5.	STO(LI)NER Nigun 05:22	buy track
6.	BOOZE (Drinking Song) 05:56	buy track
7.	YIDZ PT. 1 (Beregovski) 03:18	buy track
8.	YIDZ PT. 2 (L'Yehudim) 04:30	buy track
9.	TOPZ REMIX (Sevivon) 02:16	buy track
10.	GREEKZ REMIX (Yevonim) 04:41	buy track

about

Immerse yourself in the sonic jubilation of "Chronika" by Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Frank London. This electrifying album is a 'conscious party' that transcends boundaries, seamlessly blending traditional Yiddish and Hasidic music and Klezmer with electronic beats. Led by Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars and featuring an ensemble of musical luminaries, "Chronika" is a celebration of joy, unity, and cultural harmony. From reimagined Chanukah classics to exhilarating electronic remixes, each track adds to a vibrant chapter in London's rich musical legacy. Listen to "Chronika" for its ecstatic dance rhythms and an experimental twist on tradition that brings much-needed positivity to the Festival of Lights.

credits

released December 26, 2023

Frank London’s Klezmer Brass Allstars:
Frank London - trumpet
Susan Hoffman Watts - trumpet
Michael Winograd - clarinet
Brian Drye - trombone
Dan Blacksberg - trombone
Ron Caswell - tuba
Brandon Seabrook - guitar
Aaron Alexander - drums

Special guests:
Michael Alpert, Benny Amar, Sarah Gordon, Meshach, Eva Salina - vocals
Yossi Piamenta z"l - guitar
DJ Joro-Boro - beats
Willie Martinez - percussion on BOOZE
Sam Day Harmet - production on BOOZE, TOPZ REMIX
Benjamin Shwartz - organ on BOOZE
Carlos Metta - percussion on BOOZE, TOPZ REMIX
Curha - GREEKZ remix

all tunes traditional/arranged by Frank London
except UNITY composed by Frank London, based on the Rosh Kodesh Kislev Nign by Rabbi Shraga Feitel Halevi Levin

produced by Frank London
recorded Feb 1-3 2008 @ Damon Whittemore's Godel String / ValveTone Studios
mixed July-October 2023 Jeremy Scott + Frank London

cd design Kurt Hoffman
front cover photo Anya Roz
band photo Michael Macioce
illustration Richard Kenigsman

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Chronika

Dec 2023
Levyosn's Lullaby

Jun 2023
In Der Heym

Apr 2023
In Vald Arayn

Sep 2022
Kosmopolitn

Aug 2022
forshpil:tsvey

Feb 2022
Kyiv, Ukraine

Mar 2022

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