"Sounds No Walls: Jazz and Jewish Culture"
Press Invitation
Press Release, Mon 6 Jun 2011
The Jewish Museum Berlin is proud to host the music festival "Sounds No Walls" from 23 to 26 June. "Jazz and Jewish Culture," the theme of the festival this year, goes hand in hand with the current special exhibition "Radical Jewish Culture." Founders of the avant-garde music movement in New York such as vocal performer Shelley Hirsch, guitarist Elliott Sharp, and clarinettist David Krakauer will play live in the Glass Courtyard at the Jewish Museum.
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Jewish Museum Berlin Foundation
Lindenstraße 9–14
10969 Berlin
Under the artistic guidance of Bert Noglik the festival furthers the arc, presenting alongside not clearly classifiable artists such as the singer and percussionist David Moss protagonists from the current Israeli jazz scene: Avishai Cohen, Anat Fort und Zohar Fresco. The musical spectrum ranges from abstract sounds through the revival of klezmer traditions with freely improvised jazz, funk, and hip hop to Israeli-Oriental sound landscapes, bridging the gap between African American and Jewish pop culture to a new chamber music.
"Sounds No Walls 2011" is organized by Jazz Activities e.V. and sponsored by the Federal Agency for Civic Education. A cooperation with the Jewish Museum Berlin.
| When | 23 to 26 June 2011 |
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| Where | Jewish Museum Berlin, Lindenstr. 9-14, 10969 Berlin |
Due to the limited seats available, media representatives are also required to reserve tickets by Friday 17 June. Please see the contact information for the press accreditation at the end of this press invitation.
Program at a glance
| Thursday 23 June 2011, 8 pm |
Songs & SoundscapesEfrat Alony (vocals, electronics), Oliver Leicht (clarinets, electronics), Frank Wingold (guitars) Survivor's LamentElliott Sharp (guitar), Christian Brückner (speaker) Charms of the Night SkyDave Douglas (trumpet), Mark Feldman (violin), Guy Klucevsek (accordion), Greg Cohen (double bass) |
| Friday 24 June 2011, 8 pm |
Two Voices in the DesertPerry Robinson (clarinet), Burton Greene (piano) O Little Town of East New YorkShelley Hirsch (voice) Avishai Cohen "Seven Seas"Avishai Cohen (double bass, vocals), Shai Maestro (piano), Amir Bresler (percussion) |
| Saturday 25 June 2011, 4 pm |
Jazz & Jewish Culture - TalkAlan Bern, Paul Brody, Christian Broecking, Günther Huesmann, Wolf Kampmann, Bert Noglik Triophilia - Bern, Brody, and RodachAlan Bern (accordion, melodica), Paul Brody (trumpet), Michael Rodach (guitar) |
| Saturday 25 June 2011, 8 pm |
Piano PercussionAnat Fort (piano), Zohar Fresco (percussion) A Canticle for RoyDavid Moss (voice, text, percussion, electronics) Don Byron plays the Music of Mickey KatzDon Byron (clarinet, MC), JD Parran (woodwinds), Charles Lewis (trumpet), Alan Ferber (trombone), Jessie Montgomery (violin), Daniel Kelly (piano), Todd Sickafoose (bass), Ben Wittman (percussion), Jack Falk (vocals) |
| Sunday 26 June 2011, 11 am |
Paul Brody's SadawiPaul Brody (trumpet), Christian Dawid (clarinet), Christian Kögel (guitar), Martin Lillich (bass), Michael Griener (percussion) |
| Sunday 26 June 2011, 8 pm |
David Krakauer & The Madness Orchestra play John Zorn, Traditionals & OriginalsDavid Krakauer (clarinet), Marvin Sewell (guitar), Trevor Dunn (bass), Michael Sarin (percussion), Kotchy (sampler) |
Detailed information on the festival’s concerts can be found at: http://www.sounds-no-walls.de
Ticket Prices and Advance Booking
| 23 to 25 June (concerts at 8 pm) | 29 €, reduced rate 21 euros |
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| 25 Juni (concert and talk at 4 pm) | 7 euros |
| 26 Juni (concert at 11 am) | free |
| 26 June (concert at 8 pm) | 24 €, reduced rate 18 euros |
Advance Ticket Sales at Ticket Offices
Ticket service: KOKA36 on tel +49 (0)30 6110 1313 or http://www.koka36.de and at jazzwerkstatt + klassik SHOP on tel. +49 (0)30 886 75 944
For press accreditation and questions about the concerts, please contact:
Winnie Marquardt
Public Relations "Sounds No Walls: Jazz & Jewish Culture"
Tel.: +49 (0)30 6980 7604 / Fax: +49 (0)30 6980 7605
E-mail: presse@sounds-no-walls.de
