‘In orbit, you’re keyed up and aware of everything going on, every little noise, anything that may have special meaning because of where you are.’
– John Glenn
Madar Ensemble – Acamar (2019)
Nizar Rohana Trio- Furāt (Euphrates) (2016)
The pieces in this recording reflect the quality of flow, captured through the image of the Euphrates River (Furāt). The civilizations and peoples that have lived along the river's course provide the themes for the compositions, from the Syrian city of Mayādīn to the ancient ruins of Al-Dālya, between the willow trees along its banks and through the Jūrjīnā rhythm cherished in Iraq.
Tales of Tala- UNTOLD (2011)
(As a side-man)
UNTOLD finds the band Tales of Tala crossing a wide and varied musical landscape. No maps are needed, using the sense of direction and diverse talents of aDutch bass player, a German saxophonist, a Hungarian jazz violinist, a Palestinian ud player and a Bangla Desh percussionist (in geographically clockwise order).