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A question of Klezmer's varying styles

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2019-03-30 09:36

I was recently asked to join a fiddle and accordion in playing Klezmer music.

Of course, I've heard Klezmer off-and-on in movies, YouTube, etc. from time to time, but as I began trying to find good examples to listen to, it became obvious that:

1. The term "Klezmer" is used to cover a wide range of musical styles (some more akin to rock and roll)
2. "Klezmer" music seems to be highly influenced by the various regions in which it is played
3. "Klezmer" music has changed (much like jazz) in the last 100 years.

So, my question is this: Are there fundemental rules/roles which pertain to Klezmer music across all these differences?

I am having a difficult time defining (by ear/listening) authentic Klezmer music from the newer/regional dialects of Klezmer.

I've read many of the previous posts pertaining to Klezmer on this bboard, so I have listened to many of the suggested recordings by the suggested artists...but even those vary greatly from earlier examples of Klezmer recordings.

I've listened to a lot of accordion "lessons" on YouTube, where the player(s) describe the role of the accordion on bass/chord/beat - yet other lessons by other players describe the role totally different.

So, I'm having a tough time knowing where to look to understand authentic Klezmer vs. pretend/diluted Klezmer. I have a really hard time listening to folks who don't understand how to play early jazz, playing early jazz. I don't want to be the guy who doesn't understand how to play Klezmer, playing Klezmer. ;^)>>>

Any direction to bboard threads I might have missed, websites, books, YouTube links, etc. that would help me define (for my ear) authentic Klezmer music would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Fuzzy

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