Nulite Music Inc., formerly Kush Publications Inc., has been dedicated to the dissemination of classic klezmer melodies through books and recordings for over a decade. With the release of The Klezmer Music Fakebook Volume One and Volume Two for C and Bb instruments, many musicians have access to previously unpublished klezmer music. In addition, the release of the CD, KlezSqueeze! The Sy Kushner Jewish Music Ensemble, recreated the music and sound of the early 1900’s klezmer ensemble, and features accordion, tsimbl (hammered dulcimer) and string bass. In 2008, Nulite Music released Arise! New Jewish Music by Sy Kushner, and the books, Arise! Volume One for C and for Bb instruments, which contain the music on the CD. This release was the first of an ongoing project of Sy’s original works.

Nulite Music proudly announces the release of “Journeys”, New Jewish Music by Sy Kushner, Vol. 2, and the books, “Journeys” Volume. 2, for C and Bb instruments which contain the music on the CD. This CD, the second of original works by Sy Kushner, illustrates the diversity of his music. From the majestic “March” to the reflective and unsettling “Tranquillatease”, from experiments in time  in “The Meter is Running”,  “Pentaklez”, and  “3(+1)”, to the klezmer bass piece, “To D.J. from S.K.,” Sy displays great variety in his musical palette. There is also a piece dedicated to The Bronx, New York neighborhood in which he grew up (“Soundview Waltz”).  The soulfulness and spirituality of “Kush Nigun” shows the Chassidic connection in Sy’s music.  Influences ranging from rock in “A is C” to both klezmer and Israeli folk dance in “Back to A” are present on this CD. Sy takes us on a multifaceted musical journey but always with Jewish sensibilities. So fasten your seatbelt and come along for the musical journey.

“Life is full of journeys filled with joy, angst, laughter and sadness. Life’s road over which we pass hopefully enriches us and makes us stronger as we weather its twists, turns and bumps. Music has frequently been described as an expression of life’s journeys. Many of us are drawn to music because it expresses those universal emotions through the universal medium of music. That journey through which we struggle and arrive at a tranquil place is seldom easy but always rewarding. It is my hope that the music on this CD will transport the listener from a place of struggle to one of peace, from ill at ease to tranquility. I hope that for each of us who is experiencing difficult times will find the inner strength to prevail and emerge a stronger, deeper, more meaningful person, and that in some small way, this album will assist in the journey.”