Colin Bragg- guitar,
Chris Case- fender rhodes,
Jeff Crompton- clarinet, alto saxophone,baritone saxophone,
Ben Davis- tenor saxophone,
Eric Fontaine-tenor saxophone
Chip Epstein-violin
Ben Gettys- double bass,
Keith Leslie- drums,
Bill Nittler- clarinet, baritone saxophone,
Roger Ruzow- trumpet,
Blake Williams- trombone
Fourth Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, an original Atlanta musical entity is 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 ensemble is 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; Ben Gettys, bass; Keith Leslie, drums; Bill Nittler, clarinet, baritone sax; and Blake Williams, trombone. The A.K.O. ensemble contains former and current members of, Oy Klezmer, Noot d’ Noot. Cadillac Jones, Gold Sparkle Band, Home of the Wildcats, Perkenjie Shift, Bazooka Ants, Samada Trio, Chilli Willie Blues Band, Standard Deviation, and Nu South Subterraneans. VISIT OUR WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.AFROKLEZMERMUSIC.COM
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