Laura Wetzler concert

[Eliott Kahn <Elkahn...>]

Yesterday afternoon I had the great pleasure of hearing Laura Wetzler and her 
six-piece band at Merkin Hall here in New York City. As always, Laura sang with 
great precision, beauty, and gusto. All the numbers with the band--two 
percussionists, an oud player, a stringed tsimbalon-like eastern instrument, a 
bass-player, and Alicia Svigals on violin--were truly exceptional. All seven of 
them really cooked, and created quite a fresh fusion of eastern and western 
music. Their version of Laura's mystical song, "A Narrow Bridge" was glorious 
music making--a real highlight in my estimation.

Eliott Kahn

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