The Alexandria Kleztet
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Cantina Band
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General Info
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Genre: Jam Band / Jazz / Other
Location PIKESVILLE, Maryland, US
Profile Views: 41273
Last Login: 4/6/2013
Member Since 1/24/2006
Website http://www.kleztet.com
Record Label Azalea City Recordings
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
.. .. .. .............. ....Sign up for our Email Newsletter.... .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. For ..Email Marketing.. you can trust .. .. Exciting and innovative, The Alexandria Kleztet has been combining traditional Eastern European/Jewish music with diverse influences for more than a decade. New arrangements of traditional melodies and original songs by members of the band draw upon jazz, classical, world beat, rock and other musical genres to create a unique and entertaining sound. .. .. The band is based in the Washington/Baltimore area and has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including TEN annual appearances at the Kennedy Center and regular concerts at the Peabody Institute. They began touring internationally in 2007 with an appearance at the Semanas Musicales festival in Chile. .. .. Led by woodwind player Seth Kibel, the band includes violinist Helen Hausmann, bassist Scott Harlan and percussionist Tim Jarvis. .. .. The Alexandria Kleztet recently released it fourth album, "Peace, Love and Coffee." In addition to six original compositions, the recording features fresh arrangements of traditional melodies and creative re-workings of songs by Kurt Weill and John Williams. .. .. The Kleztet has won FIFTEEN Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies) including: World Music Duo or Group, World Music Instrumentalist, Jazz Instrumentalist, World Music Recording. .. .. "The Alexandria Kleztet may not be international stars yet, but under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Kibel they will definitely get there." -- Sing Out (Summer 2006) .. .. .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........................View the complete ....The Alexandria Kleztet tour schedule.... .. -
Members
Seth Kibel -- clarinet, saxophones, flute Helen Hausmann -- violin, mandolin Scott Harlan -- assorted basses Tim Jarvis -- drums, percussion -
Influences
Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, The Klezmatics, Bill Frisell, John Zorn, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Bela Fleck -
Sounds Like
The Klezmatics, Brave Old World, David Krakauer, Andy Statman, Klezmer Conservatory Band
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The Alexandria Kleztet
My latest email newsletter, with info on gigs in Virginia and Maryland.
I brought a sharpie with me to the National Portrait Gallery so I could draw a goatee on Benny, just so we'd match better, but the museum folk weren't too keen on the idea. Anyhow, a bunch of cool gigs coming up! As always, the complete schedule is at www.sethkibel.com.
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The Alexandria Kleztet
Hey! It's another vid from my show with Daniel Lee! Adam Gonzalez on cello.
'all you got to do' live from the epicure cafe
the daniel lee original tune featuring seth kibel on tenor sax and adam gonzalez on cello…
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The Alexandria Kleztet
Another Daniel Lee original, featuring yours truly on saxophone and Adam Gonzalez on cello.
'agoletting' live at the epicure cafe 4-6-13
the daniel lee original tune live at the epicure in fairfax, VA, with seth kibel on tenor sax and adam gonzalez on cello…
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The Alexandria Kleztet
Another video from my epic gig with Daniel Lee and Adam Gonzalez. I channel my inner Clarence Clemmons...
'jungleland' live at the epicure cafe
the springsteen classic, from the 4-6-13 gig with seth kibel on tenor sax, adam gonzalez on cello, ron goad on percussion, and daniel lee guitar & vocals…
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The Alexandria Kleztet
A rather nice video from my gig last Saturday with singer/songwriter Daniel Lee. Also here is Adam Gonzalez on cello.
'candleholder' live at the epicure cafe 4-6-13
daniel lee original tune, with adam gonzalez on cello and seth kibel on clarinet live from the epicure cafe in fairfax, VA…
Music
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18 Songs | Jun 24, 2010
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13 Songs | Jun 24, 2010
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16 Songs | Jun 24, 2010
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14 Songs | Jun 24, 2010
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14 Songs | Jul 7, 2009
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18 Songs | Apr 7, 2002
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Bio:
Exciting and innovative, The Alexandria Kleztet has been combining traditional Eastern European/Jewish music with diverse influences for more than a decade. New arrangements of traditional melodies and original songs by members of the band draw upon jazz, classical, world beat, rock and other musical genres to create a unique and entertaining sound.
The band is based in the Washington/Baltimore area and has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including TEN annual appearances at the Kennedy Center and regular concerts at the Peabody Institute. They began touring internationally in 2007 with an appearance at the Semanas Musicales festival in Chile.
Led by woodwind player Seth Kibel, the band includes violinist Helen Hausmann, bassist Scott Harlan and percussionist Tim Jarvis.
The Alexandria Kleztet recently released it fourth album, "Peace, Love and Coffee." In addition to six original compositions, the recording features fresh arrangements of traditional melodies and creative re-workings of songs by Kurt Weill and John Williams.
The Kleztet has won FIFTEEN Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies) including: World Music Duo or Group, World Music Instrumentalist, Jazz Instrumentalist, World Music Recording.
"The Alexandria Kleztet may not be international stars yet, but under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Kibel they will definitely get there." -- Sing Out (Summer 2006)


View the complete The Alexandria Kleztet tour schedule













