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David Pearl and Summon the Sparks With 27th Street Klezmer Band
David Pearl and Summon the Sparks – With 27th Street Klezmer Band
About the Concert
Music from the Inner Realms of Light
In the heart of winter, during the Hebrew month of Tevet, we gather to listen more deeply – to ourselves, to one another, and to the quiet but enduring light that persists even in times of darkness. Tevet is a month associated with constriction, cold, and challenge, yet Jewish tradition teaches that it is precisely in such moments that inner illumination becomes most vital.
This special concert at MMAE Congregation brings together three powerful musical voices – David Pearl, his Jewish jazz ensemble Summon the Sparks, and the 27th Street Klezmer Band – each offering a unique path into that inner realm of light. Together, these artists create an evening of reflection and release, stillness and celebration. In the darkness of winter, and in a world that often feels heavy, this concert is an invitation to turn inward, to listen closely, and to let music illuminate what words cannot.
David Pearl and Summon The Sparks – Jewish Jazz Ensemble
Want a sneak peak of the concert? Check out this performance of “City of Gold” by David Pearl and Summon the Sparks:
Listen to more of David’s music here.
About The Artists
Multi-instrumentalist and educator David Pearl creates music as a sanctuary, a space where mind, body, and soul align. Drawing on jazz, Jewish mystical traditions, and deep improvisational listening, his work invites presence, connection, and spiritual openness. His jazz ensemble, Summon the Sparks, carries this vision further, weaving meditative, esoteric melodies with moments of improvisational fire. Their sound is ancient yet unbound, music that seeks to recover and elevate hidden sparks through memory, rhythm, and soul.
Balancing introspection with exuberance, the 27th Street Klezmer Band brings the emotional breadth of klezmer music to life – from high-energy freylekhs that lift the spirit to heart-wrenching melodies that speak directly to longing and resilience. Rooted in tradition yet vibrantly alive, their music reminds us that joy itself can be an act of light.
Event Details
When: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 4:00pm (doors open at 3:30pm)
Where: The Katz Music Center at MMAE
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
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