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Record ID
1871
Artist
Anouar Brahem
Title
Barzakh
Field / Genre
World
Year Recorded
1991
Label
ECM
Pressing
Ger
Rating
****
Discs
1
Media
CD
Date Bought
25 Jul 2006
Cost
¤0.00
Cover Name
—
Review
<p>This starkly beautiful collection of 13 tracks by Tunisian composer Anouar Brahem is his debut release for the ECM label. The album spotlights Brahem's solo oud pieces, which range from the meditative ("Sadir") to the propulsive ("Ronda"). This solo work is nicely augmented by stellar contributions from violinist Bechir Selmi and percussionist Lassad Hosni; Selmi is featured on the transcendent "Barzakh," while Hosni figures prominently on "Souga" and "Bou Naouara." The three musicians come together for the joyous dance number "Parfum de Gitane." Throughout Barzakh, Brahem and the others forge an appealing mix of Middle Eastern sonorities and jazz phrasing, an intimate sound perfectly suited to the clean and spacious ECM recording style. This is a great title for fans of both international music and jazz.</p>— <b>Stephen Cook</b>