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JAZZ FIDDLER ON THE ROOF a memorable evening: vital music and story-telling
The Mark Kramer Trio Eddie Gomez-Mark Kramer Productions w/ John Mosemann - drums
sponsored for the general public of the tri-state area by TEMPLE EMANUAL of Cherry Hill, New Jersey 1101 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
Lush Hors d'oeurves and dessert. BYOB Saturday, January 21st at 7pm Tickets: $20 in advance
RSVP before 1/16: Roberta 856.489.0029 x 68
Eddie Gomez , bass and narration
WHAT TO EXPECT For a few hours, enjoy a rare life experience in an intimate setting. Think of an East Village style coffee house/loft performance space; the tables, the atmosphere, the hors'dourves, and your favorite wine or beverage. You'll be so very close to the trio of performers and in touch with every nuance. The artists - from quite diverse backgrounds - are best in class, world traveled virtuosos on their instruments. In their present role they are also consummate story tellers. There is probably no better forum to which parents or music educators can bring their young musical children and/or budding music/drama students. From the very opening sounds played by legendary Grammy-winning (most recently=2010, and twice prior) bassist Eddie Gomez you'll be transported to the emotionally vibrant world of Fiddler. As the music unfolds, acknowledged piano master Mark Kramer and bassist Eddie Gomez (accompanied by the remarkable percussionist/drummer John Mosemann), also dramatize the tender, compelling story of Fiddler on the Roof. For attendees who are new to this type of improvisation: this music is as close to the free cadenzas of romantic classical music, impressionism, and refined folk / klezmer - as it is to hard swinging classic jazz. The adventurous will be rewarded with impressions of vast beauty, vitality, energy, and freedom: all perfectly understandable, inspiring, and entertaining. Attendees who are already familiar with the melodic and impressionistic modal lineage of Miles Davis and Bill Evans (both of whom Eddie played with, the latter for over a decade) won't be disappointed with your ringside seat next to original artists who still advance this authentic artform - as one critic put it - "without glitz or sugarcoating." As the evening progresses, Eddie and Mark will comment on how and why they do what they do.
Their CD version of Fiddler, Jazz Fiddler on The Roof, now in its third release/edition, is a commercial and artistic triumph. In fact, the composer of the original show - Jerry Bock - became their close friend and fan, attended many performaces and requested their work for his national archives. The Gomez -Kramer rendition of "Sabbath Prayer" was chosen by the staff of National Public Radio to close the broadcast in 2010, an emotional requiem, which commemorated Jerry Bock's life (b. 11/23/1928 – d. 11/3/2010. )
Many will experience jazz in a new way; realizing firsthand that it is the direct language of our Universal condition (as highlighted in the original Broadway show and movie.) And as written in Broadway World, "Fiddler will never sound the same way to you again." You may want to linger for a while, after any encores, to enjoy the certainty that a universal silver lining does exist; one that transcends divisiveness, persecution, and struggle in life. TO LIFE! and do attend!
DELIGHT AND RENEWAL
"[They are] . . . a musical gem. Wait until you hear the bittersweet sounds of the samba inspired arrangement of Anatevka. You'll immediately recognize the artistry of Kramer and Gomez, and realize that they have taken Jerry Bock's already beautiful score into a new dimension. . . Fiddler will never sound the same to you again." . . . J. Valdez, BROADWAY WORLD
"Virtuosos, melodists and driving jazz players. . . with all the flash of Brubeck, yet tempered with the sensitivity of Bill Evans and Miles Davies: they lead their group to ecstasy!" . . . A. Davenport JazzReview.
PLEASE mark your calendars now and call or write to Roberta to reserve places for your party Roberta 856.489.0029 x 68
[Please do not reply directly to this message. ASAP Request reservations through: roberta@templeemanuel.org or call above number]
EASY ACCESS ~20 minutes from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
FROM NORTH JERSEY & NEW YORK: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 4. After Toll Booth keep to right to 73 North, immediately getting to the left hand lane so so you can make a left turn at the first traffic signal, onto Fellowship Road. At next traffic signal, turn left onto Church Road. Stay in the right hand lane, and at the next traffic signal, turn right (green arrow) onto Springdale Road. Continue for seven (7)traffic signals, the seventh being Kresson Road. Temple Emanuel is across Kresson Road, with the entrance a short distance on your left. FROM DELAWARE & THE SOUTH: Using any convenient bridge across the Delaware River to New Jersey, take Interstate 295 North to Exit 34A. Take Route 70 (Marlton Pike) East past Sym's Clothing store on your right. The next traffic signal is Springdale Road. Turn right onto Springdale Road, (Camden County College and Hudson United Bank are on this corner), and continue to third traffic signal at Kresson Road. Temple Emanuel is across Kresson Road with the entrance a short distance on your left. FROM PHILADELPHIA VIA THE TACONY-PALMYRA BRIDGE: Take Route 73 South to Fellowship Road. (Fellowship Road is at the intersection immediately before the entrance to the New Jersey Turnpike.) Turn right onto Fellowship Rd. At next traffic signal, turn left onto Church Road. Stay in the right hand lane, and at the next trafficsignal, turn right (green arrow) onto Springdale Road. Continue for seven(7) traffic signals, the seventh being Kresson Road. Temple Emanuel is across Kresson Road, with the entrance a short distance on your left. FROM PHILADELPHIA VIA THE BETSY ROSS BRIDGE: Follow Route 90 until it joins with Route 73 South. Take Route 73 South to Fellowship Road. (Fellowship Road is at the intersection immediately before the entrance to the New Jersey Turnpike.) Turn right onto Fellowship Rd. At next traffic signal, turn left onto Church Road. Stay in the right hand lane, and at the next traffic signal, turn right (green arrow) onto Springdale Road. Continue for seven (7) traffic signals, the seventh being Kresson Road. Temple Emanuel is across Kresson Road, with the entrance a short distance on your left. FROM PHILADELPHIA VIA THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE: As you come off the bridge, keep to your left, following signs for Admiral Wilson Boulevard and Route 30. Follow signs up the left-hand overpass for Routes 38 & 70. At the bottom of the overpass, move to the right so you can take Route 70 East. Follow Route 70 East to Cherry Hill, past the Hilton Hotel on your right, past Garden State Park on your left, approximately five (5) miles. Continue on Route 70 East past Sym's Clothing store on your right. The next traffic signal is Springdale Road. Turn right onto Springdale Road, (Camden County College and Hudson United Bank are on this corner), and continue to third traffic signal at Kresson Road. Temple Emanuel is across Kresson Road with the entrance a short distance on your left.
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