Ari Davidov on Klezmershack
October, 2004
 
 
I knew that Aaron Alexander was ubiquitous, but I didn't realize what an exciting composer he was until I saw a piece off this album performed at KlezKanada. Then I got the CD and fell in love. Alexander brings unusual Jewish depth, both musically and otherwise, to his music, but he also brings jazz and lots more. This is the most fun I've had listening to a Tzadik recording since Koby Israelite's album last year, I think. When we talk about Radical Jewish Music, meaning music that pushes the edges of what "Jewish Music" is, and that gets you excited about the idea, this is the music we're talking about. Don't miss the a href="/bands/alexander/midrash/alexander.midrah.html">Midrash Mish Mosh . It's less mish mosh than fusion; and an excellent midrash on how to make new, exciting, experimental Jewish music.
 
     

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