These wandering musicians traveled, often on foot, between the shtetls of Eastern Europe, playing at wedding and concerts, bringing the latest news and gossip from the surrounding towns.

The Klezmer sound washed ashore America during the great immigration period between 1890 and 1910, where it first collided with the syncopation of American city life, the excitement of jazz, blues and ragtime and the exuberance of the big bands. Instrumental accompaniments were written for traditional Yiddish folk songs, previously sung acapella in Europe. New songs were created for the Yiddish Theater, describing Jewish life, poverty and romance in both the old and new worlds. Soon these sounds became standard Klezmer fare, producing a mix dubbed “Yiddish Jazz.” This is a sound that the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra presents to rave reviews:

You don’t have to speak Yiddish to dig this music. They are exotic a little and hot a lot. Superior musicians! -Woods Hole Folk Music Society.

Their concert at the Museum of Natural History’s Baird Auditorium (Washington, DC) was fantastic…Glenn Dickson’s clarinet runs are as dazzling as those of any flashy rock guitarist and the band’s unusual rhythm section of drums, piano, tuba, and percussion stomp along in fine style. –Dirty Linen Magazine

Showtime: 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.
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Ever-popular jazz vocalist, pianist, and Brownstore recording artist, Paul Broadnax comes to Maudslay this August to perform a special concert of standards with his wonderful ensemble. Known for his “King Thing” (Nat Cole’s singing and playing), and the powerful influence of Joe Williams, Paul has appeared with many nationally recognized jazz artists including such notables as Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Milt Hinton and Dorothy Donegan, Alan Dawson, Lionel Hampton, Cab Calloway, Jimmy Witherspoon, Diane Carrol, Donna Byrne and Rebecca Parris.

Paul Broadnax continues to perform around New England and beyond with various artists. For this performance at MAC, he will be joined by saxman Fred Haas and one of Newburyport’s favorite sons, drummer Les Harris, Jr. Twice nominated for the Boston Music Awards Jazz Singer of the Year, and chosen in 2003 as Musician of the Year by the Boston Musicians’ Association, Broadnax is a musical legend in our own time.

Aside from a magnificent pianist and accompanist, Paul is a gentleman, a credit to the profession, and a major force in the perpetuation of the craft of jazz. Those who appreciate talent will wonder where he’s been. – Clark Terry

Showtime: 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.
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The Black Eagles refuse to slavishly copy earlier jazz performances note for note. At all times, they are aware of the legacy and influence from such legendary New Orleans musicians as Louis Armstrong, George Lewis, Kid Ory, Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, Paul Barbarin and, of course, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, just to name a few of those who represent the best in the history of New Orleans Jazz. They also have a good selection of Duke Ellington and Ragtime to spice the pot. Now in their 38th year, the band today is playing at its very best.

Showtime: 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.
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Don Campbell performs over 150 shows per year, co-based out of Portland, Maine, and Nashville, TN. His CD American Garage captures a nostalgic slice of Americana in 11 original tunes and 2 covers.

American Garage is full of lush imagery that’s made all the more vivid by Campbell’s buttery-smooth tenor. His upper range has an underlying deep timbre that allows him to effortlessly dip in to the bass range, giving a rich versatility to his crooner-like vocals…. Like his voice, Campbell’s playing paints images. – April Boyle, Maine Sunday Telegram

A national winner of the Jim Beam Back Room Band Search, Campbell’s band includes Andy Happel, Sean Daniels, Sumner McKane & Tonya Shevenell. They will perform a charismatic mix of original music, traditional favorites and exciting arrangements of popular cover tunes.

Showtime: 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.
Advance Purchase: Credit card purchases with MasterCard or VISA may be made online, or by calling 978-499-0050.
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All tickets sales are final. No refunds or exchanges unless the event was cancelled by MAC.