Sol Sajn:
Jiddische Musik in Deutschland und ihre Einflüsse
(Yiddish Music in Germany and Its Influences), volumes 1-4.
Various Artists
(Büchergilde/Bear Family, 2009)
This comprehensive 12-CD anthology in four volumes by Alan Bern contains numerous live and studio performances by Joel Rubin in volumes 2-4. more...
The Rough Guide to Klezmer Revival
(Rough Guide, RGNET 1203, 2008)
Features “Vinnitsa” by the Joel Rubin Ensemble more...
Ithaca College Klezmorim
Klezmorim Hawaiian Gardens
Liner notes by Joel Rubin more...
Crossing Borders Volume 1
Live from the Carriage House Cafe
Features a performance of “Dobriden (Greeting Song)” by Joel Rubin and Pete Rushefsky more...
Celebrate Klezmer
(Craig n co, 2004)
Klezmer anthology features performance of “Tsu der khupe geyn” by the Joel Rubin Jewish Music Ensemble more...
KlezKamp: Live from KlezKamp: The Staff Concerts 1985-2003
http://www.livingtraditions.org/docs/store.htm
Features performance of a Doina by Joel Rubin more...
Jewish Instrumental Folk Music: The Collections and Writings of Moshe Beregovski
Translated and Edited by Mark Slobin, Robert Rothstein, and Michael Alpert
(Syracuse University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8156-0691-5)
Accompanying CD to the English translation of Beregovski’s 1938 work includes a performance by the Joel Rubin Jewish Music Ensemble from Beregovski’s Khasene. more...
Little Blackbird:
Klezmer, Romanian, Greek, Turkish, and Hungarian music
Featured artist: Sandra Layman, violinist
(Rosin Dust Music RD-CD 101, 2001)
This CD features live performances of Seattle-based violinist Sandra Layman. Included are several live and studio tracks featuring the only available performances of the trio format of the klezmer and Greek ensemble The Old Country (Joel Rubin, clarinet; Lisa Rose, tsimbl/santouri; Sandra Layman, violin), which performed in the Pacific Northwest from 1982-1985. more...
A piece from this recording has been selected to represent the Eastern Mediterranean on the CD accompanying Holt, Rinehart and Winston’s World Geography and World History Programs (2003).
Accompanying notes by Joel Rubin
Beyond Recall:
A record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938
Edition of 11 CDs, a DVD and a 400-page hardcover book in English and German
Produced by Dr. Rainer E. Lotz, Horst J. P. Bergmeier and Dr. Ejal Jakob Eisler
(Bear Family, BCD 16030 LM, Hambergen, Germany, 2000) more...
The rough guide to Klezmer Jewish Traditions:
Shtetl Roots and New World Revival
(Rough Guide, RGNET1047, 2000)
Features a performance of “Tsu der khupe geyn” by the Joel Rubin Jewish Music Ensemble more...
David and Goliath
Rabbit Ears – Presents Family Classics from the Stars
Narrated by Mel Gibson with original music by Branford Marsalis
(Rincon Children’s Entertainment, RCE 74041-70517-2, 1992)
Features track “L’Chaim (To Life)” with Joel Rubin leading all-star klezmer band featuring: David Harris, trombone; David Licht, drums; Frank London, trumpet; Adam Rogers, acoustic guitar; and Marcus Rojas, tuba. The tune was later recorded by Giora Feidman.
Dave Tarras:
Master of Klezmer Music, vol. 1
(Global Village Music, C105)
Anthology features extensive notes by Joel Rubin, Michael Alpert and Michael Schlesinger. more...
Brave Old World:
Klezmer Music
(Flying Fish/Rounder, FF70560, Chicago, 1990)
Selected list of the American Folklife Center (Library of Congress) in 1991. more...
Gerry Tenney & Betty Albert Schreck
Lomir Zingen a Yiddish Lid
(Let’s Sing a Yiddish Song)
(Global Village Music, CD 134, New York, 1988)
“Although many of the songs on this recording are intended for kids, the singers manage to make this an album that everyone will want to listen to. Consider this the obviation of “shmaltz.” Yes, Virginia, Yiddish folk songs can be sung as though they are fun! Needless to say, the Bay Area’s best musicians showed up to provide backup, and have a grand time.”
(Ari Davidow, www.klezmershack.com) more...
