Osama Abdulrasol Quintet – Jedid (Home Records, 2016)
Jedid is an excellent album by Belgium-based Iraqi qanun maestro and composer Osama Abdulrasol. His quintet features Belgian and Canadian musicians who come from the classical and jazz music fields. So it’s no surprise that Jedid is a fabulous mix of Arabic, jazz, classical, Sephardic and other music influences.
Although Osama Abdulrasol’s spectacular qanun solos are the highlights of the album, his band features skilled instrumentalists who deliver equally stunning performances, including Philippe Thuriot’s jazz accordion improvisations.
The album lineup includes Osama Abdulrasol on qanun and ud, Philippe Thuriot on accordion, Lode Vercampt on cello, François Taillefer on percussion, and Helena Schoeters on vocals.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
