Hebrew Jazz: New Orleans Function Sextet

Beit Avi Chai presents “Hebrew Jazz”: Leading jazz ensembles connect to Israeli music. Refreshing interpretations of top Israeli songs. Each concert features original arrangements of beloved Hebrew songs, along with new melodies composed by the musicians.

January 23, 2012 at 21:00: New Orleans Function Sextet-Cabaret Music from Little Tel Aviv

The Dixie-style ensemble performs arrangements of the cabaret songs of “Little Tel Aviv.” A fascinating musical combination of songs from a bygone era, dealing with immigration, employment, the Hebrew language, and the British Mandate, with New Orleans and Chicago.

Guest artist: Yisrael Gurion

Eli Ferminger, trumpet; Arnon De-Boton, trombone and vocals; Koby Salomon, clarinet; Shimmi Gilad, banjo and vocals; Yoav Kolombus, bass; Yair Salzman, drums

Monday, January 23, 9 PM