Mark brings warmth and soul to Lost Tribe Louisville on clarinet, saxophone, and flute. He is also the band’s spokesperson. A lifelong musician who once performed with the University of Louisville Pep Band and the U.S. Coast Guard marching band, Mark returned to performing after a 41-year career in orthodontics. Inspired by the Klezmatics’ 1994 performance in Louisville, he joined Lost Tribe at its founding and has since composed three original klezmer pieces featured on the band’s albums. When not playing, Mark enjoys painting and time with his wife, Marci, and their granddaughters.

Aviv brings a wide-ranging musical background with him, blending influences from Americana, British Isles folk, Israeli folk music, and traditional synagogue melodies. His playing also draws from Baroque, Renaissance, and Medieval traditions, giving his guitar work both depth and flexibility. A founding member of Lost Tribe Louisville, Aviv’s eclectic roots allow him to move seamlessly between klezmer tradition and modern interpretation, contributing a dynamic, expressive sound and collaborative spirit.

Carol brings a keen ear for harmony and melodic texture to the group. She co-founded the band with Aviv Naamani in 2010, launching the group in time for Louisville’s first KlezmerFest. Carol has also performed with the Blind Dog String Band and the Fort Hill String Band. A retired graphic designer and current property manager, she values collaboration, curiosity, and tradition-driven music making.

Frances has deep roots in Jewish and klezmer music, shaped by a childhood immersed in harmonies and family singing in the New York City area. Based in Louisville, she has performed with the Bach Society, Voces Novae, and the Masterworks Chorale, and currently sings with Shir Chadash at The Temple and the Flute Song Trio. A founding member of Lost Tribe Louisville, Frances values the group’s collaborative spirit and the way its music blends Jewish tradition with folk, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and classical influences.

John grounds the band’s sound with a jazz-informed sense of rhythm and groove. After 25 years on electric bass, inspired by Ron Carter, he transitioned to upright bass and immersed himself in swing, bossa nova, and straight-ahead jazz, including the music of Django Reinhardt. John also performs with several Louisville-based ensembles, including Swing 39, and enjoys supporting Lost Tribe’s traditional and modern takes on klezmer.

Aaron is a classically trained violinist with international performance experience across Europe, including appearances in Belgium, Ireland, England, Hungary, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria. He holds a Master of Music from Northwestern University and brings a refined, expressive voice to Lost Tribe Louisville. While rooted in classical performance, Aaron has also appeared with the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, blending technical precision with the energy and emotion of klezmer tradition.