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Reviews and Kudos
"Full of energy and humor...An eventful and entertaining evening, I can indeed recommend the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band to other venues all over the world." Weiner Konzerthaus
"Delightful...gorgeous violin playing"
- Chicago Tribune
"Internationally known...Evocative...Aims for the heartstrings and the feet."
Jewish Heartland
"At the end, no one wanted to leave. The heartfelt music had touched everyone..."
- The Star
"The most well-attended, well-appreciated concert in [19] years...Everyone... was in awe of the band's musical talents and wonderful showmanship."
- Illinois State University
"This group can easily take its place beside the Klezmer Conservatory Band and the Klezmatics. They are that good."
- National Jewish Post & Opinions
"I think that I've recovered from the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band concert [at Carnegie Hall], now. These guys do a very perfect vintage '30s jazz and klezmer and theatre music show. Lots of great shtick. Lots of great mugging for the audience. One of the tightest bands I've seen in a long time...I expected good, but this was really, really good."
- Ari Davidow
"Kings of klezmer"
- Pioneer Press
"Maxwell Street Klezmer once again was the star of the show."
- Temple Israel, Bloomfield, Michigan
"Outstanding performance... Maxwell Street brought...a 'taste' of Yiddishkyte that would be hard to duplicate...Excellent!"
- Valley Jewish Festival
"An absolutely first class performance...The audience absolutely loved them."
- World of Jewish Music, London
"An exhilirating, delightful high-voltage performance."
- Foerderung Juedischer Kultur und Tradition E.V., Munich, Germany
"Sensational!"
- Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation
"The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band throws a party"
- Rich Swenson, Chicago Sun Times
"These are fine musicians...they care about the music. And when they care--I care."
- Theo Bikel, actor and singer
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Dear Lori,
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band gave a wonderful performance on December 25 and was one of the highlights. Kimber was a beautiful voice and her Hanukkah blessings were inspiring.
We served 1264 people (including 94 volunteers!), a tremendous turnout we can all be proud of. I had the pleasure of speaking with many families who were unanimous in their praise for this event.
Thank you for helping to make Something Else! A Hanukkah Festival a great success.
Sincerely,
Elana Boiskin
Event Coordinator
Dear Lori:
On behalf of Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim [BJBE] and its membership, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Maxwell Street for their fabulous job at our Club BJBE 110th Anniversary Gala Celebration.
The evening, held on November 1st, was a tremendous success. We can't tell you how many people came up to us after the event to tell us how great it was to have you entertain us. Your music set the whole tone of the evening, and we really appreciated your willingness to set a price that we could afford. We truly believe that Club BJBE would not have been such a special occasion without your involvement. And a quick not of thanks for everyone at Maxwell Street with whom we came into contact--everyone was incredibly considerate and easy to work with. Thanks for everything!
Sincerely,
Bonnie Litch and Susan Jones
Co-Chairs, Club BJBE
Dear Maxwell Street Klezmer Band,
Shalom. On behalf of DePaul Hillel, I want to thank you so much for participating in DePaul's Spirituality Week. The Band's performance was well received and definitely added to the event. It's good to be able to expose people to the music of MSKB, and you did just that through a lively and entertaining show. Thank you again for representing DePaul Hillel at this program and helping us to celebrate Jewish culture and tradition.
We hope to work together again in the near future. Please be in touch if we can be of assistance to you.
B'Shalom,
Rob Klegon
Israel Intern for DePaul Hillel.
Dear Lori Lippitz:
Not until last year did I receive "You should be so Lucky." And then WOW!
"Lucky" is an understatement. I absolutely flipped! This CD is a classic, and I savor every track. I play it at home, and in my car, over and over. Such fine musicians. Such fabulous arrangements. And this is the opinion of a musician.
I am a transplanted Chicagoan, who grew up enchanted with klezmer. We migrated to California in 1949 to buy a radio station, and have lived in the Goldeneh Medina ever since. I am long retired from the broadcast business, but music is as vital to me as the air I breathe.
I thank you for the pleasure of your musical genius, all of you. Please extend my complements to your brilliant talented musicians. They are all magnificent, but I have a special love for that heart-rending clarinet and for the elegant violin. The vocals are pure delight. And the last track--"Compote"--is exceptionally clever.
I have acquired "Old Roots New World," and I like it. But nothing will ever compare to how electrified I was the first time I played "Lucky." And how frequently I am moved to tears of pleasure and reminiscence, as I play and replay those treasured melodies.
With gratitude and appreciation, and my warmest wishes for your continued success...
Sincerely,
Sid Mandel
Dear Lori:
On behalf of the Jewish Community Center of Dallas, thank you for helping to keep the klezmer tradition alive in Dallas, Texas. The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band's return performance at the Fourth Annual Jewish Arts Fest of Dallas was a highlight of a very special day that drew more than 5,000 people to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The band's outstanding musicians, performing traditional repertoire that was fun, exciting, and filled with energy, had people dancing in the aisles. Dallasites are still raving about Maxwell Street's performance.
We hope you enjoyed your experience at the festival. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Happy New Year and best regards,
Judy Cohn
Cultural Programs Director
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