Nigunim, CD

Nigunim are songs of devotion and praise; spiritual Hasidic-Jewish chants whose purpose is to induce a state of piety and ecstasy in both performer and listener. Lorin Sklamberg and Frank London (of the Klezmatics) are joined by brilliant jazz pianist Uri Caine in this collection of original and traditional nigunim drawn from the Belzer, Gerer, Lubovitcher and Skulaner dynasties. This is a unique, intimate setting for these three creative musicians, focusing on the intense beauty of mystical Jewish song.