The Fourth Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra

rruzow — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:52:39 +0000

We just finished recording a new single release (Yemenite Tantz arranged by Jeff Crompton) as teaser track for our upcoming album. Be on the look out for the single due out in the next two weeks.

Live recordings

rruzow — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:57:32 +0000

We’ve added some recordings from a few of our recent shows to the music page and we’ll be uploading more from East Atlanta Passover Stomp very soon as well.

order a copy of East Atlanta Passover Stomp

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:23:45 +0000

Our first CD was released in 2009, titled East Atlanta Passover Stomp.

It features the original line-up, with “…tunes that swing like Ellington’s jungle nights at the Apollo, carve soulfunk grooves reminiscent of Fela Kuti’s Africa ’70 and rock the bar mitzvah like there’s no Second Coming. It’s a mash-up of seemingly incompatible styles that, nevertheless, sounds like some of the freshest jazz ever generated by a gang of (mostly) ATL homeboys.” (Doug DeLoach - Stomp and Stammer, Atlanta)

Track Listing
1. Greater Lagos Wednesday Night Talmud Meeting
2. Dolgo Horo
3. RED RAT!!
4. Ose Shalom
5. Glad You Think So (Part 2)
6. East Atlanta Passover Stomp
7. 9th Ward Dirge
8. Sweet Auburn Mishegas
9. Cabbagetown Jitter

new cd on the horizon

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:24:26 +0000

We are beginning recording of our second cd, find out more info soon.

A.K.O. Perform Saturday June 19 w/ Jeffrey Butzer Highland Inn Ballroom

rruzow — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:37:43 +0000

A.K.O. Perform Saturday June 19 w/ Jeffrey Butzer Highland Inn Ballroom

9:30 p.m.

Check Out our EPK on Sonicbids!

rruzow — Sun, 30 May 2010 01:53:30 +0000

http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=263429

Atlanta Magazine’s 67 things Atlantans must do!

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:27:10 +0000

Atlanta Magazine named the the 4WAKO as one of the 67 things that every Atlantan must see/do. Somehow, Stone Mountain got listed as the number 1 thing, while we’re down the list at 41!

Either way, look for more shows to be announced here soon.

East Atlanta Passover Stomp reviewed in Tablet!

rruzow — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:53:28 +0000

Read Alexander Gelfand’s review of East Atlanta Passover Stomp in the February

edition of the online magazine Tablet .

4th Ward A.K.O. plays Eyedrum Sat Jan. 23 9:00 p.m.

rruzow — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:55:37 +0000

4th Ward Afro Klezmer Orchestra will perform with several other ensembles at Eyedrum Saturday January 23 9:oo p.m..

The performance is a benefit for the wunderkind non-profit arts organization Wonderroot. The evening promises to be an

electric eclectic evening of new music and art.

Thomas Peake Memorial Fundraiser

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:04:15 +0000

The 4th Ward A.K.O. will be performing on December 20th at Eyedrum for a benefit for the East Atlanta Kids Club. The performances on this day are a celebration of the life of Mr. Thomas Peake. The benefit will also feature performances from Shaking Ray Levis, DQE, FLAP, San Augustin, Gold Sparkle Band and other great Atlanta ensembles. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. and will run until the music stops.

Thomas was a lover of great music and was instrumental in creating a place for many Atlanta artists to be heard. His work at WREK radio and his writing about music and various topics were a great contribution to the Atlanta cultural community. Thomas Peake was a fine gentleman and an all around exceptional person. His untimely death at the age of 39 shocked and saddened all of us who knew him. We are sorry that he left his family and friends so soon.