"Ann Arbor's premier Klezmer band"
- Sandor Slomovitz, Ann Arbor Observer

Short Bio

Klezmephonic brings to life the repertoire of Klezmer's resurgence, from traditional frolicking freylahks to yearning Yiddish melodies. The astounding skills and talents of violinist Henrik Karapetyan, clarinettist Eric Schweizer, vocalist/accordionist Jennifer Goltz, bassist Dave Sharp, and percussionist Mike List combine to make Klezmephonic one of the Midwest’s premier Klezmer bands.

Long Bio

Since 2014, Klezmephonic has brought to life repertoire ranging from traditional frolicking freylahks, wailing clarinet khosidls, sobbing violin shers, and yearning Yiddish melodies to the exciting favorites of Klezmer’s resurgence. The astounding skills and talents of violinist Henrik Karapetyan, clarinettist Eric Schweizer, vocalist/accordionist Jennifer Goltz, bassist Dave Sharp, and percussionist Mike List combine to make Klezmephonic the Midwest’s premier Klezmer band. All five permanent members are academically-trained musicians who otherwise perform in a multitude of genres, including classical, Jazz, Balkan, Irish, near eastern, world music, avant-garde, and improvisational styles. Between tunes in concert halls, civic spaces, festivals, and at weddings and parties, Klezmephonic is ready with a well-researched story that illuminates Klezmer’s fascinating roots.