A friend and I are looking for amateur musicians living in the Chicagoland area, who would like to play some klezmer music for casual fun, and maybe see where it goes from there. Both of us have played primarily classical and jazz, and we are just now starting to learn how to play in the klezmer style, as well as learning the repertoire. If you are interested, send me an e-mail. Larry, I sympathize with your dilemma. Good luck and good playing.
All ideas are welcome for starting up an amateur adult ensemble.