Anouar Brahem: The Astounding Eyes of Rita | CD review

(ECM)At the end of the 1990s, Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem led a landmark example of north African collaborations with contemporary jazz on the ECM album Thimar. In recent years, Brahem's work has been more refined and reflective than groove-inclined, but this vivacious quartet set marks a return to the chemistry of Thimar, and it's a richly varied and often thrilling piece of world-jazz. Brahem's partners here are Klaus Gesing on bass clarinet, with electric bassist Bjorn Meyer, and a wond...

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