Klarinet Archive - Posting 000330.txt from 1996/11

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Bewitched Klezmer polychromatics?
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 15:18:28 -0500

With all due respect, Tom,
Klezmer can definitely be taught. Just as Jazz can be, So far I
have taught two students to play Klezmer (at their request, of course).
While listening is absolutely
essential to developing one's sense of style, the sounds, ornaments and
stylistic traits can definitely be taught. Ditto for just about any style
of music. I play Macedonian Gypsy music too and have taught others to do
it.
One just has to find an able teacher. (easier said than done for
more obscure styles).

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Fri, 15 Nov 1996, Tom Puwalski wrote:

> Tell me more about this piece. Let me just say this about learning any form
> of "ethnic" styles. To learn the how to play in the Klezmer style, you just
> have to listen to lots of Klez music. Giora Fiedman is a great person to
> start(and Finish with) he is amazing. All his CD's ( not those cheaply made
> israili cas. tapes that break) are available from Tara Publications in
> Baltimore.
> There is a Cd from a group named "Kol Simcha" totally awsom CD ( with Great
> Klarineting)
> The " Klezmatics" Rhythm and Jews Cd is Hot
> and if you need to have a CD tonight the Pearman "In the Fiddlers house" Has
> 4 great bands on it
> Brave old world
> The Klezmatics
> Andy Statman
> The Klezmer Conservatory Band ( Ilike older CDs with Don Byron)
> Send me some info on this Piece of Music I'm always on the lookout for Klez
> influenced Pieces
>