Al-Jadida

by Rabih Abou-Khalil

Al-Jadida cover art

Merging traditional Arabic instrumentation with Western jazz improvisation, the Lebanese oud master's release on Enja Records is a milestone of cross-cultural fusion. Accompanied by prominent figures like Sonny Fortune, the intricate rhythmic interplay pushes the boundaries of both Indo-Jazz and Arabic classical music.

Genres

  • Arabic Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Catania
  2. Nashwa
  3. An Evening With Jerry
  4. When The Lights Go Out
  5. Storyteller
  6. Ornette Never Sleeps
  7. Nadim
  8. Wishing Well