biographical info
Founded in 2002, Montreal/Philly-based Shtreiml offers a high-octane mix of not-so-traditional Eastern-European Jewish and Turkish music. Led by harmonica innovator Jason Rosenblatt, one of the few people worldwide who can play the diatonic harmonica (a.k.a. blues harp) chromatically, Shtreiml's blues-rock infused set delivers a new look at some centuries old folk music. Joined by Rachel Lemisch (trombone), Thierry Arsenault (drums), Adam Stotland (bass) and Brooklyn-based freak Michael Winograd (clarinet) the group's set has been labeled "explosive" (Halifax Chronicle Herald) and "exhilarating" (Rootsworld). Frequent guests include Istanbul native Ismail Hakki Fencioglu (oud, vocals), Yiddish folksong revivalist Abigail Rosenblatt and Montreal hip-hop guru Josh "Socalled" Dolgin. Shtreiml has performed at festivals and venues in Canada, The U.S. and Europe.
lineup
Jason Rosenblatt Harmonica, Keys
Thierry Arsenault Drums
Adam Stotland Bass
Rachel Lemisch Trombone
Ismail Fencioglu Oud, vocals
Michael Winograd Carinet
influences
Dave Tarras
Howard Levy
Rabih Abou Khalil
Bela Fleck
Blues Traveller
Naftule Brandwein