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“JEWISH JAZZ”

The interconnections of Klezmer and Jazz

June 2-5, 2022

Steve Loew and Daniel Weiser return for another exciting “JEWISH JAZZ” program, as they continue to explore the intersection of Klezmer-style music and the birth of American Jazz.   This concert includes music by Bernstein, Gershwin, Goodman, Joplin as well as Blues, Ragtime, Dixieland, and some Jewish Suites that reveal the close relationship between the Jewish and Jazz musical idioms.

Listen below for Steve and Dan’s rendition of Artie Shaw’s Klezmer-inspired “Clarinet Concerto”:

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Jun

02

Thursday, Jun 02, 2022 @ 7:30pm

Congregation Beth Israel
229 Murdock Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804

Join us at Congregation Beth Israel in North Asheville for this exciting program that reveals some fascinating connections between Jewish Klezmer music and early American Jazz, highlighted by a great arrangement of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”  Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door.  Children 18 and under are free.  To buy multiple seats, just click on the yellow “ADD to CART” button and you can buy as many as you want on the next screen.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, please call Dan Weiser at 802-369-0856.

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Jun

03

Friday, Jun 03, 2022 @ 7:00pm

Isis Restaurant and Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Join us at this wonderful venue in the heart of West Asheville.  Scott and his team at Isis have created a terrific space for live music along with great food and drink.  We will perform in the very intimate upstairs Lounge that only has room for 45 people currently.   For more info, please visit:  https://isisasheville.com/event/amicimusic-presents-jewish-jazz/You now have to call Isis at 828-575-2737 to reserve your seats and there is a $20 food minimum.   Admission for the concert alone is $22pp in advance or $25 at the door.  Delicious dinner and drinks are extra.

You must be fully vaccinated to attend this concert!

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Jun

05

Sunday, Jun 05, 2022 @ 2:00pm

St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield Retirement Community
1617 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Join us at our “home” Church on the campus of Deerfield Retirement Community that is also open to the general public.  St. Giles is a very intimate space with wonderful acoustics and a warm atmosphere.   Tickets at the door are $20 for general public, $15 for Deerfield residents, and free for children 18 and under.   Get a further 10% discount on all seats by purchasing in advance at the link below.  Click on the arrow next to the price to see the Deerfield discount price.  To buy multiple seats, just click on the yellow “ADD to CART” button and you can buy as many as you want on the next screen.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, please call Dan Weiser at 802-369-0856.

Seating will be limited!  Reserve now!

You must be fully vaccinated to attend this concert and you are required to wear a mask