Ben Bernstein

This is Volume 1 in a new chamber series which explores the music of composers who were forced to flee Europe during the 1930s. The survey begins with works by the German-born Jewish composer Paul Ben-Haim (né Frankenburger) who immigrated to Palestine in October 1933. Ben-Haim was an accomplished pianist, conductor, choral coach, and composer who made a significant cultural contribution to his adoptive country. The list of musicians who commissioned, performed, and recorded his music includes Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman, Menahem Pressler, and Leonard Bernstein. Among the Israeli composers he taught are Eliahu Inbal, Avraham Sternklar, Noam Sheriff, and Shulamit Ran.

I Get A Kick: Cole Porter Reimagined presents adventurous new takes on 10 classic tunes written by Cole Porter for stage and screen, performed by jazz singer and award-winning poet Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein) on her sixth record and first for Jazzed Media. This distinctive homage appeals to fans of vocal music, jazz, and the Great American Songbook, as well as anyone seeking a lush and witty background to a cozy night at home or a sophisticated gathering. It was co-produced and engineered by James Gardiner, who boasts two Grammy nominations and 42 gold and platinum records, and features internationally known, Bay Area-based jazz players Mike Zilber, John Santos, Ben Flint, Frank Martin, Fred Randolph, Troy Lampkins, Jeff Marrs, Alan Hall, and Paul Van Wageningen.

L’Amérique après le pogrom évolue sur deux plans apparemment divergents. Le premier s’articule autour d’une famille de Juifs américains des années 1990, les Bernstein, spécialisés dans le commerce de biens "vintage" et d’occasion. Une famille sans passé, apparemment, dont les membres ne sont guidés que par le pragmatisme de notre époque, où tout – des vêtements aux idées en passant par la nostalgie – est "de seconde main"…

REFERENCE RECORDINGS® is very pleased to release this beautiful musical program of three works from the early to mid­-20th century, which we hope will provide some joy, especially to those who love Jewish music, history, and folklore.