Baklava Express | Middle Eastern Grooves & Jazz

Baklava Express fuses Middle Eastern traditions with modern influences, led by oud player Josh Kaye. Their music combines elements from the Arab world, Turkey, Greece, Klezmer, and Eastern European folk, creating a unique and captivating sound. About Baklava Express: This Band is a NYC based Middle Eastern fusion project, led by Oud player and composerJosh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by the traditions of the Arab world, Turkey, and Greece, as well as Klezmer, and Eastern European Folk music. The eclectic influences and vast differences in the musical backgrounds of its members have created a groupwhose style is distinct, yet genre defiant.

7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (First Set)

9:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Second Set)

Featuring:

• Josh Kaye  — Oud; Composition

• Daisy Castro  — Violin

• John Murchison  — Qanun

• James Robbins  — Bass

• Jeremy Smith  — Percussion

About Baklava Express:

This Band is a NYC based Middle Eastern fusion project, led by Oud player and composerJosh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by the traditions of the Arab world, Turkey, and Greece, as well as Klezmer, and Eastern European Folk music. The eclectic influences and vast differences in the musical backgrounds of its members have created a groupwhose style is distinct, yet genre defiant.

About Josh Kaye:

Originally from London, England, Josh Kaye is a NYC based guitarist, oud player, and composer. Josh currently performs across the U.S. as a member of the Stephane Wrembel band and leads his own original Middle Eastern fusion project, Baklava Express. Josh has performed at such legendary venues as The Town Hall, Dizzy’s Club, The Blue Note, Smalls Jazz Club, and Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater. Josh’s playing can also be heard in the films, Rifkin’s Festival, Adieu Lacan, and Ariel, as well as the video game, Call of Duty – Wild Dogs.