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| Bio of the Artist |
Part studio project - part live crazed klezmer/SKA/Jewish/Reggae, KLEZSKA has been an extension of Glenn (Skavanagila) Tamir since the Mid-1980's.
Nicknamed Skavanagila by his Jamaican mates, (every musician in Jamaica has a nickname) Glenn was one of the first to combine the musical cultures of Jews and Jamaicans. Others include David Gould's "Adonai & I" and King Django's "Roots and Culture Band." These musicians, in parallel yet separate universes, have seen and felt the connections Jamaicans and Jews have with each other.
There are many wonderful musicians that must be thanked for their contributions over the years. You can hear them on the downloads on this site. They are divided by albums. Please visit www.cdbaby.com/klezska to purchase an CD.
"RASTA MEETS THE RABBI" - produced entirely on a Yamaha W7 Keyboard Workstation:
drums, percussion, all rhythm instruments - Skavanagila
All solos - Tommy Mandel (Bryan Adams, Dire Straits, Mick Ronson, Ian Hunter, Todd Rundgren and many many others: (www.tommymandel.com).
"LIVE AT LE BAR BAT" - recorded live August 13th in NY City's now defunct club:
Keyboards - Nick Balaban. Nick is the musical director for the TV show "Blues Clues". Nick also perdorms regularly with "Gary Knox and the Streethearts."
Clarinet-Alex Kontorovich. One of the most sought-after musicians in New York, Alex's new project is one of the most exciting sounds to hit Jewish Music in years: (www.myspace.com/deepminor).
Tenor Sax - The Legendary Cedric 'Im Brooks who performs regularly with "The Skatalites" who originated SKA Music in the early 1960's.
Trumpet - The amazing Kevin Bathelor, also a current Skatalite, Kevin's solo project is a must listen at www.kevinbatchelor.com. His solos were on fire this night!
Alto Sax - Harel Shachal. Harel is a wonderful example of the amazing talent that Israeli misicians have brought to New York and the rest of the world. Harels group "Anistar" can be heard regularly at Kush and other fine clubs in NY City (www.harelshachal.com)
JahFurry - Vocal ditties on "Skavanagila" OY!!!
Wayne Batchelor - Acoustic Bass. Wayne is a native of London who graduated from the Manhattan School of Music. Wayne tours regularly with jazz vocalist, Nneena Freelon.
Glenn Tamir - Drums
"LIVE AT SATALLA" - recorded live at Satalla Chanukah, December 12th, 2004.
Guitar - Rick Sabo. Rick is one of the most sought-after reggae guitarists in NY.
Trumpet - Pam Fleming. Pam was a member of the "Burning Brass" horn section that toured with reggae legend "Burning Spear." Her current project "Fearless Dreamer" is one of the more uniquely beautiful jazz creations in NY: (www.fearlessdreamer.com)
Bass - Blacka
Drums - Mike Severino
Lead Vocals - Chava Mirel
Guitar - Original Smurph
Keyboards - Nick Balaban
Glenn Tamir - percussion, melodica, vocals |
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