BIG JEWISH MUSIC BOX
TRACK LISTING
1. Traditional: Shalom Levo Shabat
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
2. Traditional: Dodi Dodi
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
3. Traditional: Shiru Hashir
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
4. Traditional: Erev Bakfar
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
5. Traditional: Bein N'Har Prat Un'Har Chidekel
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
6. Traditional: Shir Hapotsrim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
7. Traditional: Ki Tin'am
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
8. Traditional: Dayagim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
9. Traditional: Shnei Shoshanim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
10. Traditional: Hevenu Shalom Aleichem
Karmon Israeli Singers; Kraeli Karmon, conductor
11. Chanuke, O Chanuke!
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
12. Geh ich mir Spatzieren (I'm Going for a Stroll)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
13. Maiko Mashmolon (What Does It Signify?)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
14. Schein bin ich schein (Pretty Am I, Pretty)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
15. Tum Balalaika
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
16. Die Mezinke Oysebegen (The Wedding)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
17. Sug mire, du schein meidele (Tell Me, Pretty Maiden)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
18. Dire-Gelt (Rent Money)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
19. A Pintele (A Dot)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
20. Oy, Dortn, Dortn, Ibern Vaserl
(O, Far off, Far off, over the Water)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
21. Freilach (Be Happy)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
22. Partizaner Lid (Partisan Song)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
23. Zog nit keynmol (Never Say)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
24. Zhankoye
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
25. Tif in veldele (Deep in the Forest)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
26. Di Mechetunem gehen (The Relatives Arrive)
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
27. Tum Balalaika
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
28. Sha! Shtil!
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
29. Bulbes
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
30. Schlof Meni Kind
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
31. Yome, Yome
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
32. Zog Nit Keynmol
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
33. Mai-Ko-Mashma-Lon
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
34. Chanuke, O Chanuke!
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
35. Dot’n Dort’n
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
36. Mechutonim
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
37. Oif’n Pripetschok
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
38. Reizele
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
39. Der Rebbe Elimelech
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
40. Margaritkes
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
41. Partizaner Lied
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
42. Rozinkes Mit Mandlen
Emil Decameron Orchestra; Emil Decameron, conductor
43. Mechol Hakerem (Dance in the Vineyards)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
44. In Balim (The Bell)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
45. Hinach Yaha (You are Beautiful)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
46. Shir Hakad (Water Jug)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
47. Road Veroah (Shepherd’s Song)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
48. Ve’ulai
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
49. Shir Hashomer
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
50. Ers Harimon (Pomegranate)
Netania Devrath <artist>; Robert DeCourmier <conductor>
51. Mi Yetneni Of
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
52. Ad Sheyafu’ac Hyom (Until the Day)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
53. Machmad Lavavi (The Sweetest)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
54. Ki Tin’am (Being Mercy)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
55. Sadot Sheba’emek (Fields in the Valley)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
56. Vetechezana (Longing)
Netania Devrath, soprano; Robert DeCourmier, conductor
57. Traditional: Ad or Hapoker
Karmon Israeli Singers
58. Traditional: Lo Bayom Velo Balayla
Karmon Israeli Singers
59. Traditional: Roni Vesimchi
Karmon Israeli Singers
60. Traditional: Et Dodim Kala
Karmon Israeli Singers
61. Traditional: Sisu Sisu
Karmon Israeli Singers
62. Traditional: Ahavat Hadassa
Karmon Israeli Singers
63. Rad Halayla /Mi Yivne Bayit
Karmon Israeli Singers
64. Traditional: Harakefet
Karmon Israeli Singers
65. Traditional: Zemer Ikarim
Karmon Israeli Singers
66. Traditional: Lemoladeti
Karmon Israeli Singers
67. Traditional: Keshoshana Bein Hachochim
Karmon Israeli Singers
68. Traditional: Adarim
Karmon Israeli Singers
69. Traditional: Bo'i Tama
Karmon Israeli Singers
70. Traditional: Bat Tsurim
Karmon Israeli Singers
71. Traditional: Chassidic Melodies
Karmon Israeli Singers
72.Dodi Li
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
73. Bretz Zavat Chalav
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
74. Ma Dodech
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
75. Ani Ma’Amin
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
76. Mi Barechev
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
77. Ana Halach Dodech
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
78. Pri Gani
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
79. Shnei Shoshanim
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
80. Vedavid
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
81. Mayeem
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
82. Etz Harimon
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
83. Hey Darmoma
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
84. Gozu gez
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
85. Hineh Ma Tav
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
86. Be’er Basadeh
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
87. Mi Yivneh
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
88. Hana’ava Babanot
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
89. Shibolet Basadeh
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
90. Haflei Vafele
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Elyakum Shapira, conductor
91. Dem Helfand’s Tants (The Elephant’s Dance)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
92. Baym Rebn’s Sude (At the Rabbi’s Festival Meal)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Har
93. Odessa Swing
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
94. Yidishe Honga (Hebrew Dance)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
95. Sadegerer Khosid (Khosid from Sadeger)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
96. Yidishe Neshome (A Jewish Soul)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
97. Slow Hora for Those Who Wait for Freedom
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
98. A Freylekhs Fun Der Khupe
(A Happy Dance from the Wedding Ceremony)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
99. The Singing Waltz
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
100. Meron Tune
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
101. Russian Sher
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
102. Dem Trisher Rebn’s Khosid-Romanian Fanta
(The Trisker Rabbi’s Khosid)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
103. Doyne-Hora-Freylehks
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
104. Tants Isambul (Istanbul Dance)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
105. Ot Azoy! (That’s the Way!)
Jeff Warschauer; Kurt Bjorling; David Harris; Deborah Strauss; James Guttman; Grant Smith; Hankus Netsky; Evan Harlan
106. Yome, Yome
Shoshara Domari
107. Chiribim
Herschel Bernardi
108. Tum Balalaika
Herschel Bernardi
109. Der Rebbe Elimelech (The Rabbi Elimelech )
Jan Peerce
110. Traditional: Lo Mir Alle Fraylech Zein
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
111. Traditional: Der Rebbe Elimelech
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
112. Traditional: Zog Maran
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
113. Traditional: Der Fetter Nuss'n
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
114. Traditional: Margaritkelech
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
115. Traditional: Tumba Tumba
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
116. Traditional: Chazkele
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
117. Traditional: Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
118. Traditional: Teire Malke
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
119. Traditional: Dos Pastuchi
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
120. Traditional: Vos Villstu
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
121. Traditional: S'dremlen Feygl Oyf Di Tsvaygn
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
122. Traditional: Lo Mir Sich Iberbeten
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
123. Traditional: S'loifn S'Yugn Schwartze Wolkns
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
124. Traditional: Dona, Dona
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
125. Traditional: Unzer Rebbenu
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
126. Traditional: Bie Dem Stetl
Martha Schlamme, soprano; Robert Decormier, conductor
127. Morris Rosenfeld: March of Exile
Leon Lishner, baritone; Lazar Weiner, piano
128. Morris Rosenfeld: My Resting Place
Leon Lishner, baritone; Lazar Weiner, piano
129. Morris Rosenfeld: My Little Lad
Leon Lishner, baritone; Lazar Weiner, piano
130. Sholom Aleichem: Sleep My Child
Leon Lishner, baritone; Lazar Weiner, piano
131. Traditional: The Prophet Elijah
Leon Lishner, baritone; Lazar Weiner, piano
132. David Edelstadt: The Wheels Turn Swiftly
Leon Lishner, baritone; Lazar Weiner, piano
133. Ta'am Haman (The Taste of the "Mann")
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
134. Saeynu
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
135. Lamidbar
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
136. Hava Netze Bemachol
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
137. Roeh Veroah
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
138. Shir Amami
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
139. Vayiven Uziahu
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
140. Tapuach Hineni
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
141. Hava Nagila
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
142. Vedavid Yefe Eynaynim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
143. Rachel
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
144. P'tzach Bezemer
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
145. Hanokdim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
146. Al Harim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
147. Ez Vakevess
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
148. Erev Shel Shoshanim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
149. Hayoshevet Baganim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
150. Ana Halach Dodech
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
151. Shibolet Basedeh
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
152. Etz Harimon
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
153. Mul Har Sinai
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
154. Shtu Adarim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments; Gil Aldema, conductor
155. Nitsaneh Shalom
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
156. Hora Ne'urim
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
157. Dodi Li
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
158. Hora Medura
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
159. Ma Omrot Einayich
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
160. Hinei Achalela
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
161. Vaynikehu
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
162. Shim'u Shim'u
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
163. Al Tira
Karmon Israeli Singers; Orchestra of folk instruments;
Gil Aldema, conductor
164. Unzer Nigundl (Our Song)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
165. A Zemer (A Chant)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
166. A Dudele (A Song to God)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
167. Af a Shtenidl (On a Little Stone)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
168. Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
169. A G'neyve (A Robbery)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
170. Chassidic Melody
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
171. Es Brent (The Town is Burning)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
172. Nigun (A Song)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
173. Un Az Der Rebbe Zingt (And When the Rabbi Sings)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
174. Reizele
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
175. Vos Vet Zain as Meshiach Vet Kumen
(What Will Be When the Messiah Comes?)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
176. Lullaby
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
177. Dem Milners Trehren (The Miller's Lament)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
178. Vigleid (Cradle Song)
Netania Davrath, soprano; Robert deCormier Orchestra;
Robert deCormier, conductor
The Passover Seder
Jan Peerce; Barry Hyams, conductor
179. Introducing the Seder
180. The Kiddush
181. The Blessing of the Fruit of the Earth
182. The Story Beings
183. The Four Questions
184. The Response
185. Narrative of the Exodus
186. Dayaynu
187. Song of Thanksgiving
188. Blessing over the Second Cup of Wine
189. Blessing over the Matzoh
190. Blessing over the Bitter Herbs
191. The Custom of Hillel
192. The Song of Redemption
193. The Dessert Ritual
194. The Grace After Meals
195. Blessing over the Third Cup of Wine
196. Welcoming Elijah the Prophet
197. Ani Ma’amin (I Believe)
198. Hallel (In Praise of the Lord)
199. Blessing over the Fourth Cup of Wine
200. Nirtzoh (Closing Prayer and Hymn)
201. Numbers Song
202. Chad Gadya (One Kid)
203. The Seder is Ended
204. Next Year in Jerusalem
The Bach Guild’s Jewish Music Big Bach Set?
Yes, this is it. Now, we’re applying the Bach Guild brand to a series of recordings that never were released under The Bach Guild imprint (a first for us). However, this music spotlights another role that independent labels played in the latter part of the 20th century.
Seymour Solomon (as we have mentioned endlessly) began The Bach Guild as an attempt to record all of Bach’s cantatas, stating that at the time he started there were 1 and ½ Bach cantatas listed in the Schwann Guide to Recordings. Outside the Bach Guild imprint, Seymour and his brother Maynard explored other areas of untapped repertoire. Vanguard was created to expand beyond Bach – first into classical, then quickly into jazz and folk music.
And there we begin the Jewish music journey. The Solomon brothers created many very fine recordings celebrating Hebrew, Yiddish and Jewish culture. They looked backwards to the music of the lands where the immigrants came, and also into their current times, recording songs and works of Jewish composers like Bloch and Copland. (Sadly, due to copyright restrictions, none of those recordings are included here.) But we have a well-stocked collection, one that is almost completely new for digital release.
What we have presented here is mainly taken from the celebratory – and filled with goodies. Perhaps the crown jewels of this collection are the two Jewish folk song albums featuring Martha Schlamme. We released her practically unknown Christmas album two years ago, now we finally get into the 2nd Avenue spirit, and present the two albums she made for Vanguard in the early 1960s. Also available for the first time are the Yiddish and Hebrew folksong recordings of Netania Davrath.
Robert deCormier and his orchestra play a large role, as he did a large number of arrangements for these folk song albums, and they are arrangements strongly in the 1950s movie soundtrack tradition – perhaps a bit heavier than today’s tastes, but brimming with imagination and power. Same to be said for his orchestral recordings – and those of the Karmon Israeli Dancers and Orchestra. There’s not much intimate, reflective music here in this collection, and certainly not on these orchestral recordings.
Jan Peerce made several recordings for Vanguard, and here he performs a seder – so please be warned, there is spoken word included in this collection.
In the post-Vanguard Omega catalog we discovered some superb klezmer, and we’ve included that as well.
But now a moment to consider what we weren’t able to put in…this is one of the few “Big Bach Sets” where there was a tremdendous amount of material that we couldn’t include, due to mechanical copyright restrictions (we don’t sell any copyrighted music – or else we couldn’t sell these boxes for .99). Obvious omissions include (or exclude, really) Mischa Elman’s fine “Hebrew Melodies” album, Herschel Bernardi’s live cabaret act, and the excellent “Jewish Music in America” recital with bass Leon Lishner.
So, please enjoy our playlist with the strangest title but certainly one of the finer boxes we’ve released since the Bach Guild began.