Music for the Jazz Service

We remember when Ami first started bringing the VBS choir pieces from his Jazz Service. We recognized that the feel of Ein Keloheinu was similar to "One, Singular Sensation" from "A Chorus Line"; it was difficult to stand still when our feet wanted to do a kick step out of the choir loft.

Most of us were hopelessly square, so we needed lessons to teach us how to lay back on the syncopated rhythms, as in Ami's bossa nova version of V'Shamru.

Perry may be the sole choir member remaining at VBS who was present when Ami received the inspiration for Yism'chu. Perry was in a barbershop choir which performed at a bar mitzvah reception. He remembers that Ami was sitting in the front row, just beaming, while the group was singing. He apparently loved the sound, because he presented the choir with the barbershop version of Yism'chu at the very next choir rehearsal.

Jane and Perry Fredgant  more