Trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Amir ElSaffar is celebrated for his visionary work blending jazz with Middle Eastern musical traditions, and Live At Pierre Boulez Saal captures his New Quartet in a breathtaking live setting. Released in 2025 on Maqam Records, this performance showcases ElSaffar's ability to move effortlessly between reflective and urgent expressions, anchored by Giannouli's enchanting microtonal and prepared piano work.
The album spans a wide emotional range, from the deeply sorrowful "For the Victims of Genocide" to the dizzying, bebop-fueled intensity of "Orientations I–V," where all four musicians are drawn into a spiritual cacophony reminiscent of late-period John Coltrane. ElSaffar also lends his voice to the haunting "Ghazalu," delivering a moving performance rooted in Arab musical tradition that transcends language, making this a truly immersive and unforgettable listening experience.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Maqam Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/07/2025
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TRACKS
A1. The Third Time
A2. Autumn Comes
A3. Orientations I-V
B1. Le Marteau De La Maîtresse
B2. For The Victims Of Genocide
B3. Ghazalu
B4. Dignity
B5. 10:23 AM
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