Blue Camel

by Rabih Abou-Khalil

Blue Camel cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 November 1992
  • Label: Enja Records
  • Country: Lebanon
  • Length: 1:01:01
  • Community rating: 4.04/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Lebanese oud virtuoso seamlessly bridges Middle Eastern musical traditions with contemporary post-bop on this highly acclaimed fusion release. Joined by a stellar ensemble of jazz luminaries including Charlie Mariano on alto saxophone and Steve Swallow on bass, the acoustic improvisations fluidly navigate complex Arabic maqams and fluid jazz rhythms.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, instrumental, desert, improvisation, acoustic, complex, melodic, improvisational, ensemble, rhythmic, fusion

Tracklist

  1. Sahara (8:18)
  2. Tsarka (6:47)
  3. Ziriab (6:52)
  4. Blue Camel (8:22)
  5. On Time (6:21)
  6. A Night In The Mountains (8:37)
  7. Rabou-Abou-Kabou (4:50)
  8. Beirut (10:52)

Credits

  • Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
  • Georges Ghantous - artwork [cover art], calligraphy
  • Steve Swallow - bass
  • Milton Cardona - congas
  • Ramesh Shotham - drums [south indian], percussion
  • Kenny Wheeler - flugelhorn, trumpet
  • Nabil Khaiat - frame drum [frame drums]
  • SST - lacquer cut by

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