Moishe's Bagel

Moishe's Bagel
Origin	Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres	Eastern Europe folk music, Balkan folk music, Klezmer
Years active	2003 - present
Labels	Eachday Music
Members
Greg Lawson Phil Alexander Pete Garnett Mario Caribe Guy Nicholson

Moishe's Bagel are a Scottish band formed in 2003, who play "jazz-inflected klezmer and Balkan music".^[1] They are critically acclaimed and have toured all over Britain, America and other parts of the world.

Members

• Greg Lawson (Violin) - Studied at the Royal Northern College in Manchester. A freelance violinist he has played with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, McFall's Chamber, rock groups, and many others.
• Phil Alexander (Piano) - Studied with John Tilbury at Goldsmiths College. He currently leads his own jazz tango trio and plays piano with Salsa Celtica, and his compositions have featured on London's South Bank and at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall.
• Pete Garnett (Accordion) - After trying classical piano and not enjoying it, he took up the accordion. He taught himself by ear. He also plays music for theatre, puppet shows and silent films.
• Mario Caribe (Double Bass)^[2]- In 1986 he completed a BMus in Composition at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. In native São Paulo he arranged, recorded and produced 7 CDs with a condensed 9 piece jazz band called "Heartbreakers". He has also performed with many of the greatest singers in Brazilian music such as Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, Nana Caymmi and Zizi Possi.
• Guy Nicholson (percussion) - Guy studied tabla, daraouka and congas with some of the UK's finest Indian classical musicians. He has adapted his style to Scottish folk music, and is in much demand with guitarist Tony McManus.

Albums

Their debut CD, Don't Spare the Horses, was released in 2005. Its successor,Salt, was released in 2007, followed by "Uncle Roland's Flying Machine" in 2010^[3]

Quotes about Moishe's Bagel

• "Exhilarating, full-flavoured stuff, often breath-takingly intricate but played with jubilation… the Bagel acquires the momentum of an express train" – The Herald
• "Expressive and raunchy… improvising confidence but with a classical attention to detail… striking new material" – The Guardian^[4]
• "Fabulous neo-klezmer... a wicked sense of humour and massive chops that extend to Scots music, Latin and well beyond - they're going to go places" – Global Village Idiot Magazine
• "One of the most moving musical experiences of my life… the audience were completely blown away by the performance" – Round and About Mull
• "A distinctive sound with a high level of musicianship" – Folk Roots
• "Consummate musicians, the degree of concentration and engagement with their music is palpable… this is high-class work" – EdinburghGuide.com^[5]
• "Amazed and gobsmacked to witness such a performance… what a find! Scoop of the Year - we were so lucky to have them" – Sue Roberts, Artservice
• "Small wonder that Moishe's Bagel are kicking up a fuss in live settings" - The Daily Telegraph^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Colin Randall (27 Apr, 2007). "Pop CDs of the week". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/3664782/Pop-CDs-of-the-week.html. Retrieved 1 March 2009. 
2. ^ "Mario Lima Caribé da Rocha". jazz-in-scotland.co.uk. http://www.jazz-in-scotland.co.uk/mariocaribeE.htm. Retrieved 1 March 2009. ^{[dead link]}
3. ^ "Moishe’s Bagel: Recordings". http://www.moishesbagel.co.uk/recordings.shtml. Retrieved 1 March 2009. ^{[dead link]}
4. ^ John L Walters (7 January 2005). "Roots manoeuvring". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2005/jan/07/2. Retrieved 1 March 2009. 
5. ^ Val Baskott (4 Aug, 2006). "Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2006". EdinburghGuide.com. http://www.edinburghguide.com/festival/2006/jazz/index.shtml?_08_02_moishe's_bagel. Retrieved 1 March 2009. 

External links

• www.moishesbagel.co.uk
• Salt review at Allmusic