Maxwell Street Klezmer Band

Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Since 1983, a leader of the Klezmer Revival in the Midwest, playing concerts and celebrations.

The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band preserves and innovates the traditional performance style of Eastern European immigrant musicians who recorded from the 1910s-1960s. The band's violinist and musical director, Alex Koffman, and co-founder, clarinetist/saxophonist Shelley Yoelin, meld their classical and jazz sensibilities into a unique sound that pleases audiences of all ages. In addition to touring, the band performs at weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other traditional Jewish celebrations.

06/15/2026

All of Me, with a little Dixie and Gerald McClendon.

Cantor Pavel Roytman sings Rumania Rumania!
06/15/2026

Cantor Pavel Roytman sings Rumania Rumania!

06/15/2026

Alex Koffman dances the tango: Por Una Cabeza.

06/15/2026

Gerald McClendon is representing tonight as we bring the Maxwell Street Blues to the party.

Gerald McClendon The Soulkeeper.
06/15/2026

Gerald McClendon The Soulkeeper.

06/10/2026

The storms should be done soon, so we are still heading to Sabor a Café Steakhouse Niles for Klezmer Night. Hope you do, too!

Alex Koffman Bibi Marcell Patt Gail and special guest, Junior Klezmer Orchestra clarinetist Zachary played outdoors toni...
06/05/2026

Alex Koffman Bibi Marcell Patt Gail and special guest, Junior Klezmer Orchestra clarinetist Zachary played outdoors tonight in a bit of heat and humidity, and, just like the Cubs, they triumphed!

At "Klezmer Night," it is always a new show with fresh repertoire. Join us Wednesday, June 10th, Maxwell Street Klezmer ...
06/03/2026

At "Klezmer Night," it is always a new show with fresh repertoire. Join us Wednesday, June 10th, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, at 7:00 PM at Sabor a Café, 6873 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles. Call (773) 300-6069 to make reservations. No cover, and free parking in the restaurant lot. Discover a warm and inviting contemporary setting perfect for a night out. Adding to the fun, Maxwell Street invites our musician friends to sit in and jam with the band!

More info:
https://www.klezmerband.com/klezmer-night-at-sabor-a-cafe

Photo credit: David Girson

Our school client wrote: "AMAZING!!! Thank you so much! What a fabulous performance! The Middle School Assembly was a t...
05/29/2026

Our school client wrote: "AMAZING!!! Thank you so much! What a fabulous performance! The Middle School Assembly was a terrific success! The band was outstanding. Please thank them all for me!" Justin Kramer, Shelley Yoelin, Alex Koffman Bibi Marcell Patt, and Gail Mangurten just finished performing bright and early for a Chicago middle school and high school, sharing the Joy of Klez!

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4025 Harvard Ter
Skokie, IL
60076

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Tuesday 9am - 4am
Wednesday 9am - 4am
Friday 9am - 4am

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+18476754800

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