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The Chassidic Jazz Project was formed in 1998 to fill a void in Jazz and World Music The Chassidic Jazz Project is dedicated to bringing the music of the Jewish people to a larger audience by using jazz as a vehicle for musical expression The Chassidic Jazz Project is comprised of seven musicians, including its leader, veteran jazz drummer and composer Reuben Hoch and internationally renowned percussionist Robert Thomas Jr. The Chassidic Jazz Project has an interesting and unusual instrumentation that includes, viola and cello, creating a gorgeous chamber music effect The Chassidic Jazz Project blends elements of jazz, fusion and new world, to create a multi-cultural sound that can be described as liturgical music at its best The Chassidic Jazz Project has performed for over 10,000 people throughout South Florida at venues including The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, The Hollywood Jazz Festival and Sunfest The Chassidic Jazz Project has released a live recording of its January 2001 performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts featuring guest pianist Don Friedman and Bobby Thomas Jr. The Chassidic Jazz Project's multi-cultural sound has attracted fans of all types of music and all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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