Sandy's CDs

The Klezmer Nuthouse

Some people like to think of Klezmer music as Jewish soul music with a little bit of gypsy mixed in.  Sandy has added a lot of fun and exciting new twists to his own musical interpretation of it. Replacing the traditional klezmer clarinet with his own soulful harmonica, is only the beginning. Throw in the 5 string banjo, mandolin, cello, and a whole host of other instruments played by some of the Midwest's finest pickers, and you have what is probably one of the most unique and eclectic Klezmer recordings anywhere. You definitely don’t have to be Jewish to thoroughly enjoy this one (but it couldn’t hurt).

"There have been lots of original approaches to Klezmer in recent decades, and this is another worthy addition to the growing list of progressive recordings in that genre."

Dirty Linen - January 2003

"Sandy Weltman, eccentric master of the banjo & harmonica, reinvents the music of his ancient tribe."

Roy Kasten – Riverfront Times

Escape Velocity

Think of Bela Fleck meets Carmen Miranda meets Louis Armstrong and there you have it in a nutshell... This recording features Sandy’s banjo and harmonica wizardry in a setting of many of his earlier banjo compositions. Also featured on the CD are all of the former members of Sandy’s very highly touted ensemble of  the 1990’s,”The sanDroids”.

“Whatever you call it , it’s basically the most listenable fun in the world.”

Mitch Jayne of the Dillards

"The band zig-zags across musical boundaries other groups didn't even know were there."

Mississippi River Music Fest

New World Harmonica Jazz

If you like jazz and you like harmonica, you’ll love New World Harmonica Jazz. Following in the footsteps of his mentor Howard (Flecktone) Levy, Sandy takes the little 10 hole diatonic harmonica into new and unchartered territory. The songs featured on this recording are a selection of jazz tunes that is both old, new, and everything in between. Also featured on this recording is one of St. Louis’s most dynamic groups, the Carolbeth True Trio. This CD is a must for any jazz collection.

"Sandy Weltman is the most versatile harmonica player in St. Louis - bar none!"

The Bluesletter

"Weltman deserves praise as a soloist; his harmonica playing leaps out into inventive melodic territory while expressing the emotions inherent in the song."

St. Louis Post Dispatch

Banjo Magic

(currently out of print)