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Podcast: Improv Exchange Podcast
Episode: Episode #153: Jonathan Freilich
Description: Almost immediately, he found himself as sideman for notable locals such as Kermit Ruffins, Michael Ward and The Reward, and Sun Ra trumpeter, Michael Ray.  In 1992 he co-founded the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars(NOKAS), a pioneering klezmer ensemble that infused that music with the vibrancy and energy of the funk, jazz and brass music of New Orleans. To date he has had opportunity to play with most of New Orleans' greatest musicians from across all genres.Â
NOKAS was playing some of his compositions, but by 1993 he found himself seeking outlets for his compositions in other styles and forms...