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4th Ward Afro Klezmer Orchestra
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The 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra is an original Atlanta musical entity; a nine piece jazz orchestra playing original compositions and arrangements that combine West African influenced rhythms with Eastern European Klezmer melodies. The 4th Ward A.K.O., led by trumpet player/composer Roger Ruzow, boasts a roster of veteran Atlanta talent which features Colin Bragg (guitar), Chris Case (keyboard), Jeff Crompton (clarinet, alto & baritone sax), Ben Davis (tenor sax & clarinet), Chip Epsten (violin). Eric Fontaine (tenor sax), Ben Gettys (bass), Keith Leslie (drums), Bill Nittler (clarinet, baritone sax), and Blake Williams (trombone)
East Atlanta Passover Stomp
By 4th Ward Afro Klezmer Orchestra
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2009
Track listing: Lagos Wed. Night Talmud Meeting; Dolgo Horo; RED RAT!!; O Se Shalom; Glad You Think So (Part 2); East Atlanta Passover Stomp; 9th Ward Dirge; Sweet Auburn Mishegas; Cabbagetown Jitter.
4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra: East Atlanta Passover Stomp
by Raul d'Gama Rose
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