Sasson v'Simcha by David Sasso

What happens when two folk traditions meet? This album gives one answer, as classic bluegrass meets the traditional Jewish Sabbath liturgy. No knowledge of bluegrass or Hebrew required!

Sasson v'Simcha (Joy and Delight) is a collection of bluegrass and bluegrass-inspired settings of the Friday night Shabbat liturgy. These seven selections were recorded on February 26, 2023, at Dimension Sound Studios in Boston, MA, with accompanying music videos. The full service was premiered on May 12, 2023, at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the retirement of Rabbi Dennis Sasso. David dedicates this music to both his parents, Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso, and with gratitude to his childhood synagogue.

Tracklist

1.	Hinei Ma Tov	3:12

2.	Shalom Aleichem	3:21

3.	Yedid Nefesh	3:36

4.	Lecha Dodi	4:28

5.	Tzadik Katamar	3:16

6.	Hashkiveinu	4:44

7.	Adon Olam	3:26

Credits

released June 9, 2023

David Sasso - vocals, mandolin (1, 3), guitar (2, 4, 5, 7), tenor guitar (6)

Jacob's Ladder
Ariel Wyner - vocals, mandolin (1, 2, 4-7), guitar (3)
Sofia Chiarandini - vocals, fiddle
G Rockwell - banjo (1, 2, 4, 5, 7), guitar (1, 6), octave mandolin (3)
Noah Harrington - bass

All songs composed by David Sasso (ASCAP)
and arranged by David Sasso and Jacob's Ladder.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dan Cardinal, Dimension Sound Studios, Boston, MA

Illustration and design by Alexandra Segal Creative

With support from Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Indianapolis, IN

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