Acclaimed for his fusion of world music with jazz, vocalist and oud
player Dhafer Youssef now focuses more on the acoustic side of jazz
with an exciting new quartet that includes pianist Tigran Hamasyan,
bassist Chris Jennings and drummer Mark Guiliana.
This
new recording contrasts the sense of calm and serenity created by
Dhafer's mesmeric voice and oud playing with Guiliana's trademark
combination of energetic rhythmic multiple layers. The very special mix
of musical elements and creative talent produces a new and original
soundscape.
Born in
Tunisia, Youssef has been living in Europe since the 1990s working with
an eclectic mix of musicians including Nguyên Lé, Markus Stockhausen,
Renaud Garcia-Fons, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Nils-Paetter Molvaer and Eivind
Aarset.
His recent recordings, 'Divine Shadows' (2006), with musicians
from the Norwegian nu-jazz scene and 'Glow', a collaboration with
Wolfgang Muthspiel, have been acclaimed by the critics.
Personnel:
Dhafer Youssef (vocals, oud), Tigran Hamasyan (piano), Chris Jennings (bass), Mark Guiliana (drums)
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2. Les Ondes Orientales
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3. Khamsa "The Khamriyyat Of Abu Nawas"
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4. Interl'oud
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5. Odd Elegy
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6. Ya Hobb "In The Name Of Love"
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7. Shaouk
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8. Shatha
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9. Mudamatan "The Wine Ode Suite"
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10. Sura
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11. Profane "The Wine Ode Suite"
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