(Ethnic jazz, polka) Polkastra - Apolkalypse Now - 2009, MP3, 320 kbps

An eclectic and international cast of characters including a Canadian folk fiddler, the Met's contrabassoonist, an Israeli accordionist and percussionist, a jack-of-all-trades bassist, a French Horn playing record store clerk and an internationally renowned violin soloist met in a New Jersey studio to record a polka album just for fun. An idea that began as a lark quickly grew into an eccentric, virtuosic and energetic exploration of the roots of polka: folk, country, classical and jazz. Polkastra is a unique world music project that celebrates both the joy of music and the power of dance to unite cultures. From the American Midwest and the North of Canada to the mountains of Bohemia and the deserts of Israel - Apolkalypse Now poses the important question "Would you like sauerkraut, poutine, goulash or hummus with that?"
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Lara St. John - Violin
Daniel Lapp - Trumpet, Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals
Ronn Yedidia - Accordion
Yuval Edoot - Percussion, Vibraphone
Mark Timmerman - Contrabassoon, Bassoon
Andy Doe - French Horn
Jack Campbell - Electric Bass
Special Guest: William Barton – Didgeridoo