Alex Bartaska and Max Charles were co-founders of Pink Martini .
Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical , jazz and old-fashioned pop – and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike , he founded the “ little orchestra ” Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights , affordable housing , the environment , libraries , public broadcasting , education and parks .
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