Re: Original Klezmer recommendations sought

[Moshe Denburg <denburg...>]

I don't have the citations available 'chapter and verse' offhand, but a 
great way to start such an exploration is to look up YIVO. They are the 
foundation for Yiddish culture in New York; perhaps they're on the Net.
There are several Jewish Materials Archives on the Net that may quickly 
lead you to YIVO. Try searching the following:

Shamash
Jewish Music

When and if you do get to YIVO, ask for Henry Sapoznik, a Klezmer 
musician himself with the group 'Kapelye', and one of the archivists at 
YIVO who has been at the forefront of research into just the Klezmer 
stuff you're looking for. Don't overlook the possibility of simply 
obtaining the YIVO telephone number from the New York operator (area code 
212).

Hoping that this info is helpful and (mostly) accurate,

Moshe Denburg