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Ibrahim Maalouf

Title: Diasporas

Label: Discograph

Cat No:3220792
Format:CD

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Discovery Records
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• Paris-based trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf's moody mix of jazz, groove and Lebanese traditional music on ‘Diasporas’ is a series of relatively brief, cross-referential tracks, also infused with North African influences.

• ‘Diasporas’ was Maalouf's debut album, and was originally released on his own label in 2007, and followed by ‘Diachronism’ (2009), which inhabits similar territory but spread over two discs.

• Maalouf's ace up the sleeve is his use of an unusual four-valve trumpet invented by his father, Nassim Maalouf, in the 1960s. The extra valve allows the accurate production of quarter-tones, on which Arabic makams (modes) are built.

• He is accompanied by Francois Lalonde's on drums and percussion, complemented by guest musicians on traditional Arabic instruments. The effect is tradition-based but unmistakably modern. On four tracks, Maalouf uses a string section which evokes the style of "Egyptian" film music.

Track Listing for Diasporas
1. Intro
2. Diaspora
3. Kanoun Improvisation
4. Hashish
5. Missin’ Ya (Night In Tunisia)
6. Qud Improvisation
7. Shadows
8. Verdict
9. Last Wishes

Bonus
10. Trumpet Improvisation
11. 1925 (special guest Vincent Segal)

Reviews

Jazzwise - Kevin Le Gendre

for the most part it is the leader's strong character and focused composing that give this work its appeal. ***

Songlines - Andy Morgan

You won't be disappointed. ****

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