The music was composed by Sid Robinovitch. Sid has written music for film, radio and TV, where he is probably best known for his theme for CBC-TV's satirical comedy series, "The Newsroom." Sid's Sons of Jacob for violin and piano was nominated for a Juno award as best classical composition.

Suite for Klezmer Band and Orchestra was performed by Finjan with the Louisville, Kitchener, Windsor and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestras.

It was nominated for a 2002 Juno award and received a Prairie Music Award for outstanding classical recording.

Robinovitch has composed commissions for the Elmer Iseler Singers, the Canadian Piano Trio, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and many others.

Band members of Klezmer on the Fringe:
Eli Herscovitch (Saxophones/Clarinet/Flute/Harmonica)
Ken Gold (Bari Sax/Alto Sax) Dave Lawton (Trumpet)
Jeff Presslaff (Trombone) Tony Desmarteau (Acoustic/Electric Guitar)
Gary Brenner (Keyboard) Danny Koulack (Upright Bass)
Mitch Dorge (Drums)

With so much combined talent, "Klezmer on the Fringe" packs a strong punch and is a most enjoyable experience at the highest musical level.

Eli is a native Montrealer. After moving to Winnipeg he became a founding member of Finjan, a Klezmer band that has toured the United States and Canada, recorded with the Winnipeg Symphony, guest appearance on Garrison Keillor's "A Prarie Home Companion". Finjan was nominated twice for a Juno Award.