"Awakening from Above" is an ecstatic collection of Eastern European Jewish music. His luxuriant improvisations seem to come from a place that is so intimate and soulful that it makes you blush to listen to them. Eagle and Whitney contribute minimalist accompaniment - a few drum beats here, a bass drone there, allowing Statman to swoop and dive and soar. His improvisation on Reb Michel Zlotchover's "Deveykus Niggun" is a lengthy free jazz treatment of a traditional 18th century niggun (song for cleaving to... more info
Another beautiful Gift:
I have been an avid listener of Andy Statman's music. Perhaps because I love music that is both spiritual and also posseses a display of a musician's depth both as a musician and one in which the feelings and emotions of the musician can be shared with the listener. I feel Andy has been growing and evolving as a musician in presenting quality music. His last 5 recordings on the clarinet show that growth and this CD is no exception. He plays w/ a trio and in some places solo. This is powerful music and we... more info
Tracks:
Yedid Nefesh (My Soul's Beloved) - Andy Statman, Horowitz, Rabbi Cha
Merciful One, Answer Us
Hallel (Praise) - Andy Statman, Yisrael, Divrei
Forshpiel (Improvisation) - Andy Statman, Statman, Andy
Rikkud (Dance) - Andy Statman, Taub, Rabbi Yisroel
Yechadsheyhu (Renew Us, O God) - Andy Statman, Shaul, Imrei
Galitzianer Lecha Dodi (Come, My Beloved)
Yaakov Avinu Niggun (The Patriarch Jacob's Song)
Meron Improvisation - Andy Statman, Statman, Andy
Kah Ribon Olam (Master of the Universe)
Breslev "Days of Awe" Melody
Modzitz Waltz - Andy Statman, Eish, Imrei
Welcoming the Sabbath
Reb Michel Zlotchover's Deveykus Niggun (Improvisation)
