jkndrkn - 11-6-2009 at 01:40 PM
Hi there. I'm a big fan of Jonas Hellborg and his synthesis of Western and Classical Indian styles. He uses fretted basses using Western temperament,
however.
I'm curious if you can recommend any bass soloists and virtuosi that really understand Maqamat and incorportae them into their compositions.
Thanks!
teslim - 11-6-2009 at 02:18 PM
check out renaud garcia- fons..especially the cd by the kudsi erguner ensemble; Taj Mahal...also there is miles jay who lives in santa barbara,
california who has played with many egyptian ensembles...and immanuel mann who plays on the Ziryab Trio cd...
jkndrkn - 11-6-2009 at 02:22 PM
Thanks, I've actually come across Garcia-Fons before in a flamenco context. I liked his technique but the music itself not so much. I'll check out the
ensemble you mentioned as well as the other musicians on your list.
Thanks again!
jkndrkn - 11-9-2009 at 03:44 PM
Any chance that someone here know of any cellists that perform Arabic music?