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The 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra an original musical entity from Atlanta, Georgia. The 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, a ten piece jazz ensemble burning original compositions and arrangements that combine West African influenced rhythms with Eastern European Klezmer melodies. The 4th Ward A.K.O., led by trumpet player/composer Roger Ruzow, boasts a roster of extraordinary, veteran Atlanta, talent featuring: Colin Bragg (guitar), Chris Case (keyboard), Jeff Crompton (clarinet, alto & baritone sax), Ben Davis (tenor sax & clarinet), Chip Epsten (violin). Eric Fontaine (tenor sax), Nam Bui (bass), Keith Leslie (drums), Bill Nittler (clarinet, baritone sax), and Blake Williams (trombone) Klezmer music Afro-Pop Mingus jazz.