Klezmer carols? Musician finds the blend works. A CD of classic Christmas songs performed in Jewish style is a hit with interfaith listeners. Like "work party" and "healthy tan," the term "klezmer Christmas carols" seems like a mismatched punch line. But it would be a mistake to dismiss the oxymoron as a mere seasonal spoof. In just five years, a CD of yuletide classics performed in the bittersweet musical style of Eastern European Jewish shtet'ls has carved out a niche, especially among interfaith couples.

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