Cantor Sol Zim - Papa

Composed by Cantor Sol Zim In honor of his father Samuel Zim Z"L SOL ZIM is a man with a MISSION……. To spread the Joy & Traditions of Jewish Music & Culture throughout the world, to adults and children alike. It has been said that ‘WHEN MUSIC COMES FROM THE HEART, IT GOES TO THE HEART’. This exemplifies SOL ZIM. BORN PERFORMER, MAGNETIC, ELECTRIFYING, INSPIRATIONAL AND CAPTIVATING; these are just a few of the words that are used by critics in describing SOL ZIM. Being one of the most dynamic and innovative personalities in Jewish Music today, SOL truly is “AMERICA’S SUPERSTAR OF JEWISH MUSIC”. SOL ZIM’S music is the bridge that links the Jewish people from Generation to Generation (M’DOR L’DOR). Sol Zim has been the voice that captivates peoples’ attention and respect. His unique style brings together the beauty and nostalgia of traditional music of yesteryear with the sounds of “New Age” Music and when combined, evokes a tremendous spark. SOL concertizes throughout the world, bringing his message of Jewish Musical Culture to all. His music spreads Joy, stimulates Enthusiasm, inspires Emotion & evokes Spirituality & Participation. By highlighting a children’s choir in most of his concert performances, ZIM has lead the way in the formation of hundreds of “Youth Choruses” in Synagogues and schools throughout the world. In 1998, for the Cantors Assembly‘s 50th anniversary convention, Sol Zim was featured in their Gala Concert in New York City’s Central Park and performed with a 1,000 member children’s choir singing SOL ZIM MUSIC. It was breathtaking. After all, Sol says; “Children are our Future – today’s Jewish children are tomorrow’s Jewish leaders”. Sol is a graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary Cantorial Institute and is a recipient of his Doctorate of Music, Honoris Causa from The Jewish Theological Seminary. To further his mastery of Cantorial & Jewish Music, Sol studied privately with many world renowned Musicians, Cantors, Composers, Operatic Coaches & Singers, such as; KURT BAUM (of the NY Metropolitan Opera), JULIUS RUDEL (world renowned Operatic Coach, with whom he studied and performed 20 operatic roles), CANTOR SAMUEL WEISSER (world renowned teacher of the greatest Cantors), OSCAR JULIUS (world renowned Choral Conductor & Musical Arranger) and to develop his Cantorial Art/Technique and to Fine-Tune his Artistry of Jewish song, he studied privately with CANTOR MOSHE KOUSSEVITSKY and SHALOM SECUNDA. Sol was offered contracts with the Vienna State Opera Theatre and the Israeli Opera Company; however, after contemplating what was most important to him, he decided to devote his life to the furtherance of Jewish Music which had been his passionate mission. SOL ZIM is a world renowned Master Cantor, Composer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Concert Performer, Educator/Professor and Lecturer. He has been awarded a lifetime contract as Cantor at the Hollis Hills Jewish Center of Queens, NY. In addition to Sol’s passion for writing Jewish Music, he is also dedicated to educating and teaching. SOL ZIM is Professor of Jewish Music at the Cantorial School of “THE ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION'(AJR) in Yonkers, NY. Sol is very proud of AJR’s curriculum & teachings that respectfully represent the full spectrum of Judaism. SOL also lectures extensively, nationwide, and is a frequent “Composer/Scholar in Residence” for many Jewish organizations and Synagogues where he creates a lasting spark through his energy and his Philosophies on Jewish Musical culture. SOL ZIM is celebrated for his highly distinctive compositions and has written hundreds of popular & recognizable melodies and arrangements (i.e. L’DOR VADOR, ADON OLAM, KAD’SHENU, SIM SHALOM, AVINU SHEBASHAMAYIM, etc.), which are sung in Congregations the world over. His 23 Recordings feature Yiddish, Israeli, Chassidic, Broadway, Opera and Pop Music. Most of his recordings contain original material and they include music for all ages. His 15 Books of Original Music are used throughout the world by Cantors, Rabbis and Educators and his “ANTHOLOGIES” (for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur/S’lichot) have become leading guides and textbooks for Cantorial study. Sol’s “AVINU SHEBASHAMAYIM” is sung in Synagogues and at concerts throughout the world and has been recorded by countless Cantors & Musicians across the globe.