Klezm'n Soul, Germany

[Michael Hopf <mhopf...>]

Hello, I saw a great concert by a group called "Jem" last night. The head 
of the band -Helmut Eisel- is an assistant for Giora Feidman's seminars. 
They mix traditional klezmer motives, Jazz & classical music. They compose 
their own material and play just a few traditionals that they adapt to their
style. It's a trio most of the time, guitar, bass, clarinet, sometimes a 
violin joines them.
        I enjoyed the concert so much that I thought it may be a good 
idea to spread the word and the contact address:
 
                  Helmut Eisel
                  Ottweilerstr.118
                  66113 Saarbruecken
                  Germany
                                    Tel: +49 681-45307
                                    Fax:        -473123

        They have two CDs out: Forget the tears, 1992 plaene/ARIS
                               Klezm `n Soul, 1995 westpark/indigo

        If you have a chance to see or hear them: Enjoy   -Michael