Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet performs at Downers Grove Public Library in "Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature" on Sunday, October 4th at 3:00 PM. This concert is part of the Yiddish Book Center: Public Libraries Program, created to deepen your understanding of Yiddish literature and Jewish life, religion, and culture. To attend, register in advance with this link: here.
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet brings energy and originality to the folk music from the shtetls (Jewish villages) of Eastern Europe combined the influence of Early American Jazz. They enchant audiences of all ages with their warmth and humor.
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet musicians for this performance will be Bibi Marcell (vocals), Shelley Yoelin (clarinet, sax, flute), Alex Koffman (violin, vocals), Ivo Braun (trumpet), and Gail Mangurten (keyboard).