Blue Camel

by Rabih Abou-Khalil

Blue Camel cover art

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

  • Arabic Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Sahara
  2. Tsarka
  3. Ziriab
  4. Blue Camel
  5. On Time
  6. A Night In The Mountains
  7. Rabou-Abou-Kabou
  8. Beirut