Join us for a unique fusion of jazz and cantorial music, featuring soloists Cantor Jack Mendelson of Temple Israel Center, Cantor Erik Contzius of Temple Israel of New Rochelle, Cantor Fredda Mendelson of Larchmont Temple, Daniel Mendelson, and the musicians from The Afro-Semitic Experience. The concert celebrates the release of a critically acclaimed CD by The Afro-Semitic Experience and world-renowned cantors (http://afrosemiticexperience.com).
With their ethnic world music mix and ability to get an audience on its feet, The Afro-Semitic Experience is beyond category - a mix of spiritual, world-beat, funk, jazz, cantorial, gospel, salsa, swing... soul-driven music. Co-founded by African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan, The Afro-Semitic Experience performs across the United States, Canada and Europe. Their music is an intricate tapestry of the distinct cultures and heritages of the members of the group. They weave stories and music together as they celebrate and explain the Jewish and African-American sacred traditions.
"The music they offer... is soulful, whether that soul hearkens to the sounds of Otis Reading or a prayer for forgiveness in temple." - USA Today
