Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation: Home
The Idelsohn Society is having our most rocking summer yet! Here's what's coming up:
Now through September 5: "Jews on Vinyl" exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Now through March 2011: Black Sabbath exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Details here.
September 14, 2010: Release date for Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations.
The Idelsohn Society is dependent on the support of those who believe in our mission. Make a donation here.
Mazeltov, Mis Amigos Rocks San Francisco
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September 1, 2010
Thank you, San Francisco, and to everyone who came out to see our sold-out show at Yoshi's. Grammy award winning Arturo O'Farrill oversaw a dazzling recreation of Mazeltov, Mis Amigos, the 1961 album we unearthed and re-released last year. The gig rocked. Larry Harlow, "El Judio Maravilloso", jousted with The Sway Machinery's Jeremiah Lockwood. Ozomatli's Wil-Dog killed the crowd with his version of "Caballito", and Ceci Bastida and Ethan Miller harmonized in Yiddish for the very first time -- as if they had spoken the language their whole lives. More to come in terms of this concert. The photos below are just a taste. But we are indebted to Arturo and the Koret Foundation for making this night possible. It was epic.
All photography by John Storey.
The INCREDIBLE band: Sandy Perez, congas; David Flores, traps; Saul Sierra, bass; Louie Romero, timbalas; Mike Rinta, trombone; Doug Beavers, trombone; Mike Olmos, trumpet; and Louis Fasman, trumpet
Wil-Dog
Backstage
Ceci Bastida
Jeremiah Lockwood
Bandleader Arturo O'Farrill and Larry Harlow
The Burton Sisters, singing together for the first time in 55 years, and Larry Harlow
Johnny Mathis Honored at Skirball Show
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August 20, 2010
Last night was a magical evening for all of us at the Idelsohn Society. We were honored to honor the legendary Johnny Mathis, who became the first performer to enter the Idelsohn Society's Canyon of Heroes due to his 1958 recording of the Yom Kippur opener, Kol Nidre. Mathis referred to the song which was released on his album of faith songs, Good Night Dear Lord, as a "hidden gem" in his career.
Hedva Amrani, an Israeli starlet who made it big in Japan in the 1970's opened the show with manesty. Cello jazz legend Fred Katz dropped an iconic performance, and Cantor Sol Zim closed the evening emphatically with his performance pyrotechnics. Thanks to the Skirball staff and all who made the evening so special. More images and videos to come.
All photos by Mitch Maher.
Idelsohn Society remembers Mitch Miller in the New York Times
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August 4, 2010
Mitch Miller, the great producer, arranger, and musician passed away aged 99. The Idelsohn Society's David Katznelson remembered him in the New York Times. Read the article here.
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