"Unlike most contemporary Klezmer bands, Nikitov features no horn players or percussionists. As evidenced by the playing and singing on Vanderlust, they're not needed. This fiery and passionate band has made one of the best Klezmer albums of the year." -- Singout! Magazine
"Keep an ear out for this group. They capture the sound and spirit of this ancient music very nicely." -- Dirty Linen
Yiddish songs meet Gypsy Jazz. Led by charismatic Yiddish song maven Niki Jacobs, this brilliant acoustic quartet has riveted audiences in Europe and the US with its originality and driving Eastern European rhythm. Nikitov has found new avenues for improvising on old world melodies featuring violin, guitar and double bass. An intercontinental band with members from Holland and America and a rising star on the World Music scene.
"They do it very well -- violinist Jelle van Tongeren is a standout all through the album. There's plenty to enjoy on the disc, and all four band members work well together." -- Singout! Magazine
