The Twelve Tribes

• Artist: David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness
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• Release Date: September 10, 2002
• Genre: Avant-Garde

Review

The Twelve Tribes proves that clarinetist extraordinaire David Krakauer is comfortable performing in both semi-austere chamber/classical environs, and in packing a mighty punch, when called for. Krakauer's radiant tonalities and shrewd utilization of vibrato are enhanced by his fiery dynamics. David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness! fuses traditional Jewish klezmer music with rock, funk, modern jazz, and more. Electric guitarist Kevin O'Neill kicks off the opener, "Tribe Number Thirteen," with blistering crunch chords, ringing harmonics, and stinging leads, while accordionist Will Holshouser joins Krakauer in celebratory unison choruses amid notions of Jewish wedding music. The musicians also meld up-tempo shuffle beats and swaggering blues motifs into the grand scheme of things. This fun-fest is a top pick for 2002, regardless of genre. ~ Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Tribe Number Thirteen	David Krakauer	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(3:21)
The Kozatzke/Der Ziser	Traditional	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(4:12)
The Gypsy Bulgar	Traditional	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(5:16)
Chusen Kale Mazel Tov	Traditional	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(3:00)
Queen of the Midnight Fax	David Krakauer	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(7:31)
The New Year After...	David Krakauer	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(6:58)
Bulgar	Dave Tarras	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(3:56)
Der Gasn Nign	Traditional	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(4:52)
Television Frailachs	David Krakauer	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(5:24)
Table Pounding	David Krakauer	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(5:28)
As If	David Krakauer	David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!	(3:22)

Credits

Roger Kleier (Guitar), David Krakauer (Clarinet (Bass)), Pierre Walfisz (Executive Producer), Jérôme Witz (Design), Roger Kleier (Guitar (Electric)), Philippe Teissier Du Cros (Mastering), David Krakauer (Shofar), Philippe Teissier Du Cros (Mixing), Alex Dutilh (Liner Notes), Nicki Parrott (Bass (Electric)), Roger Kleier (Loops), Jean-Pierre Bouquet (Editing), Philippe Teissier Du Cros (Engineer), Will Holshouser (Accordion), David Krakauer (Vocals), David Krakauer (Arranger), David Krakauer (Clarinet), Nicki Parrott (Bass (Acoustic)), Kevin Norton (Percussion)

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