After the Last Sky

by Anouar Brahem, Anja Lechner, Django Bates & Dave Holland

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On 'After the Last Sky', oud master Anouar Brahem extends his synthesis of Arabic modal traditions and jazz improvisation into the realm of chamber music. The quartet setting pairs Brahem’s evocative compositions with the lyrical cello of Anja Lechner and the famously empathetic bass of Dave Holland, creating a deeply contemplative and spacious soundscape. The album’s distinctive character is further defined by the inventive pianism of Django Bates, whose complex harmonies and playful modernism provide a fascinating counterpoint to the ensemble's otherwise melancholic and searching dialogue.

Genres

  • Chamber Jazz
  • Arabic Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Remembering Hind
  2. After the Last Sky
  3. Endless Wandering
  4. The Eternal Olive Tree
  5. Awake
  6. In the Shade of Your Eyes
  7. Dancing Under the Meteorites
  8. The Sweet Oranges of Jaffa
  9. Never Forget
  10. Edward Said’s Reverie
  11. Vague