Music book for clarinet (Bb or C) or other melodic instruments from the repertoire of Dave Tarras
Revised and edited by Joel Rubin
Mainz: Schott Musik International, 1998
ISMN M-001-12146-0
Mazltov! contains detailed melodic transcriptions (with chords) from the acclaimed CD by Joel Rubin with the Epstein Brothers Orchestra (recipients of the 1998 National Heritage Fellowship), Zeydes un Eyniklekh (Grandfathers and Grandsons): Jewish-American Wedding Music from the Repertoire of Dave Tarras.
Also included is a detailed essay on ornamentation and other aspects of klezmer performance style (in English and German). While originally conceived for clarinet, the pieces can be adapted for any melody instrument and arranged for any instrumental combination. Mazltov! provides an introduction to the music of Dave Tarras (1897-1989).