Rogos Uton - On A Rocky Road - Judrom Gipsy Klezmer Band / Judrom Audio CD 2009 

JR001 

Made in Hungary

Total playtime 62:16

Product Features

• Label: Judrom – JR001
• Format: Audio CD, Album
• Country: Hungary
• Release Year: 2009
• Genre: Folk, Gipsy, Klezmer
• Total Playtime: 62:16

Overview

"Rogos Uton - On A Rocky Road" by the Judrom Gipsy Klezmer Band is a dynamic fusion of Gipsy and Klezmer music that transports listeners on a vibrant musical journey. Released in 2009 under the Judrom label, this album captures the essence of Hungarian and Eastern European folk traditions, with a twist of klezmer melodies and gipsy rhythms. The band, composed of accomplished musicians, merges cultural sounds with unique compositions, featuring a range of traditional instruments, such as clarinet, violin, tarogato, and cymbalom, creating an immersive and passionate experience for listeners.

Interesting Facts

• Judrom Gipsy Klezmer Band brings together Gipsy and Klezmer music, two rich musical traditions that have thrived in Eastern Europe for centuries.
• The album features Balogh József, a master of the clarinet and tarogato, instruments that are key to Hungarian and klezmer music.
• The song "Holocaust", composed by Botos Mátyás, is a poignant reflection on historical trauma, a powerful piece in the album’s lineup.
• The album was recorded at Reaktor Studio PECSA in 2009, ensuring a high-quality production for an authentic sound experience.
• English translations for song titles were provided by Sue Foy, ensuring the international audience can appreciate the deep cultural meanings behind each track.
• The cover photo was taken by Balogh József, adding a personal touch to the album’s presentation, while ensemble photos were captured by Láng Péter.

Track Listing

1. Tüzes Mazal Tov = Passionate Mazel Tov – 4:06
2. Sólet = Cholent – 3:15
3. Akácos út = Acacia Road – 7:03
4. Pannónia Freilex – 5:07
5. Holocaust – 4:49
6. Dávid és Góliát = David And Goliath – 3:41
7. Csórósan = In a Blighter Way – 5:27
8. Reiach Tapuach Odem Sany – 4:06
9. Frau Matchmaker Messader Kedushin – 4:29
10. Emlék = Memory – 1:11
11. Szól a kakas már = The Rooster is Crowing – 5:05
12. Klezmer Szvit = Klezmer Suite – 6:49
13. Papirosen – 3:54
14. Fáraó dal = Pharaoh Song – 3:14

Key Credits

• Clarinet/Tárogató: Balogh József
• Violin: ifj. Boros Mátyás
• Guitar: Botos Tibor
• Double Bass: "Weisz" Fehér Ernő
• Cymbalom: Kuti Sándor
• Piano: Neumark Zoltán
• Percussions: Guest artist Németh Gábor
• Sound Engineer: Németh Gábor
• Cover Photo: Balogh József
• Ensemble Photos: Láng Péter
• Design: Magyar László
• English Translations: Sue Foy

1 Tüzes Mazel Tov / Passionate Mazel Tov
(Boros Mátyás)
2 Sólet/Cholent
4:06
(Boros Mátyás)
3:15
3 Akácos út/ Acacia Road
(arr. Balogh József)
7:03
4 Pannónia Freilex
(Zsákai Ferenc arr. Balogh József)
5:07
5 Holocaust
(Botos Mátyás)
4:49
6 Dávid és Góliát / David and Goliath
(Horváth Jenő arr. Balogh József)
3:41
7 Csórósan / In a Blighter Way
(Kuti Sándor)
5:27
8 Reiach Tapuach Odem Sany
(arr. Balogh József)
4:06
9 Frau Matchmaker Messader Kedushin
(Balogh József)
4:29
10 Emlék/Memory
(Boros Mátyás)
11 Szól a kakas már / The Rooster is Crowing 12 Klezmer Szvit / Klezmar Suite
(Balogh József)
5:05
(Balogh József)
6:49
13 Papirosen
(Boros Mátyás)
3:54
14 Fáraó dal / Pharaoh Song
(Balogh József)
3:14