Naftule Brandwein

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist

Naftule Brandwein came from Galicia and emigrated to New York around 1909, where at first he played as an anonymous soloist in Abe Schwartz's band. From 1922 he made records under his own name, including for Victor. His clarinet playing was wild and full of trills, glides and leaps, with influences from Greek, Turkish and Roma music. On stage he was an exuberant showman.

Listening

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  Fihren Di Mechutonim Aheim-Tanz (Escorting the Parents of the Bride and Groom Home) · Naftule Brandwein, 1972
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  Vi Tsvey Iz Naftule Der Driter · Naftule Brandwein, 1960
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  Der Heisser · Naftule Brandwein, 2009

Mentioned in other articles

• Klezmer GenreEmigrants such as Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras took it with them to New York.

See also

• Klezmer