Moishe's Bagel are a Scottish band formed in 2003, who play "jazz-inflected klezmer

Klezmer

Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe. Played by professional musicians called klezmorim, the genre originally consisted largely of dance tunes and instrumental display pieces for weddings and other celebrations...

 and Balkan music". They are critically acclaimed and have toured all over Britain, America and other parts of the world.

Members

• Greg Lawson (Violin) - Studied at the Royal Northern College in Manchester. A freelance violinist he has played with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, McFall's Chamber, rock groups, and many others.
• Phil Alexander (Piano) - Studied with John Tilbury
  John Tilbury
  John Tilbury is a British pianist. He is considered one of the foremost interpreters of Morton Feldman's music, and since 1980 has been a member of the free improvisation group AMM.- Early life and education :...
  
   at Goldsmiths College
  Goldsmiths College
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  . He currently leads his own jazz tango trio and plays piano with Salsa Celtica
  Salsa Celtica
  Salsa Celtica are a Scottish musical group famed for playing a form of music that is a fusion of salsa music with traditional Scottish instruments, including elements of folk and jazz.-History:...
  
  , and his compositions have featured on London's South Bank and at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall.
• Pete Garnett (Accordion) - After trying classical piano and not enjoying it, he took up the accordion. He taught himself by ear. He also plays music for theatre, puppet shows and silent films.
• Mario Caribe (Double Bass)- In 1986 he completed a BMus in Composition at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. In native São Paulo he arranged, recorded and produced 7 CDs with a condensed 9 piece jazz band called "Heartbreakers". He has also performed with many of the greatest singers in Brazilian music such as Gal Costa
  Gal Costa
  Gal Costa is a Brazilian singer of popular music.-Early life:...
  
  , Caetano Veloso
  Caetano Veloso
  Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso , better known as Caetano Veloso, is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. Veloso first became known for his participation in the Brazilian musical movement Tropicalismo which encompassed theatre, poetry and music in the 1960s,...
  
  , Milton Nascimento
  Milton Nascimento
  -Biography:Nascimento's mother was the maid Maria Nascimento. As a baby, Milton Nascimento was adopted by his mother's former employers: the couple Josino Brito Campos, a banker employee, mathematics teacher and electronic technician; and Lília Silva Campos, a music teacher and choir singer...
  
  , Nana Caymmi and Zizi Possi.
• Guy Nicholson (percussion) - Guy studied tabla, daraouka and congas with some of the UK's finest Indian classical musicians. He has adapted his style to Scottish folk music, and is in much demand with guitarist Tony McManus
  Tony McManus
  Tony McManus is a Scottish Steel-string guitarist of Irish descent born in Paisley, Scotland. English guitarist John Renbourn described him as "the best Celtic guitarist in the world". His first self-titled album was released in 1996 on Greentrax Recordings...
  
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Albums

Their debut CD, Don't Spare the Horses, was released in 2005. Its successor,Salt, was released in 2007, followed by "Uncle Roland's Flying Machine" in 2010

Quotes about Moishe's Bagel

• "Exhilarating, full-flavoured stuff, often breath-takingly intricate but played with jubilation… the Bagel acquires the momentum of an express train" – The Herald
• "Expressive and raunchy… improvising confidence but with a classical attention to detail… striking new material" – The Guardian
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• "Fabulous neo-klezmer... a wicked sense of humour and massive chops that extend to Scots music, Latin and well beyond - they're going to go places" – Global Village Idiot Magazine
• "One of the most moving musical experiences of my life… the audience were completely blown away by the performance" – Round and About Mull
• "A distinctive sound with a high level of musicianship" – Folk Roots
• "Consummate musicians, the degree of concentration and engagement with their music is palpable… this is high-class work" – EdinburghGuide.com
• "Amazed and gobsmacked to witness such a performance… what a find! Scoop of the Year - we were so lucky to have them" – Sue Roberts, Artservice
• "Small wonder that Moishe's Bagel are kicking up a fuss in live settings" - The Daily Telegraph
  The Daily Telegraph
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