Re: klez accordion

[SyKushner <SyKushner...>]

In a message dated 1/13/99 11:55:22 AM, erniegru (at) mira(dot)net writes:

<< A friend who works at an accordion shop asked me what sort of accordion to
recommend for a customer who wants to play klezmer accordion. what size etc..
please send any suggestions, advice, ideas .
 thankyou...
also, recommendations for listening CDs/accordionists might be the next
question...... >>

Dear Ernie,

An accordion with musette tuning would be recommended for klezmer playing.
Regarding size, thats strictly a personal decision. Make sure that it feels
comfortable particularly if you're going to stand while playing. 

Regarding klezmer accordion on cds, Klezmer Pioneerscd by Henry Sapoznik has a
couple of old accordion reissues,  Alan Bern can be heard on Brave Old World's
cds, and you can hear me on Klezsqueeze The Sy Kushner Jewish Music Ensemble.
Visit my website at www.sykushner. com for ordering info

Sy Kushner