The Zagnut Cirkus Orkestar is a Brooklyn, NY-based 6-piece ensemble that plays traditional Balkan brass band music for enthusiastic audiences in the New York Area. They perform their exciting music by combining elements of Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Roma (gypsy) and jazz.
The Zagnuts have played all over the New York region and even the most dance averse crowds are found swaying in their seats and hopping on the dance floor as they play.
Who are these masked marauders?
Timothy Quigley on drums, George "The Stormbringer" Rush on tuba, and their fearless leader, Matthew Fass, as always on accordion. The front line is ably maintained by Ben Holmes on the 3-button curved tube, Greg Squared playing the humble klarino, and their latest addition, the one and only Jessica Lurie on alto saxoroon. Vocals are beautifully sung by the hot and sultry-voiced Jodi Hewat.
