Khameer
Oriental Jazz | Syria | 2010
4 original compositions and 2 Turkish and Armenian folk tunes make Basel Rajoub's much-anticipated first solo instrumental album a more than enjoyable ride.
After establishing his talents as a performer and an arranger alongside Syrian vocalist Lena Chamamyan and Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani, Basel finally puts forward his unique compositional talents and introduces us to his unique blend of oriental jazz.
Clear Turkish influences, virtuosity and abundant energy emanate from this first recording which will not disappoint his long-awaiting fans.
Tracklisting:
1. Kusoor 08:09 | 2. Turkish coffee 04:22 | 3. Khameer 04:33 | 4. Hovarek feat. Lena Chamamyan (Armenian folk) 06:03 | 5. 7 Months’ Dream 03:40 | 6. Uzun Ince Bir Yoldayim (Turkish folk) 11:17
Credits & Product details:
Featuring: Basel Rajoub – Sporano & Tenor Saxophones, Trumpet | Omar Harb - Bass Guitar | Bruno Paoli – Keyboard [track 1] | Arthur Satyan – Keyboard [tracks 3 & 6] | Hazem Al Ani – Keyboard track [tracks 2,4 & 5] | Fouad Afra – Drums [tracks 3 & 6] | Sahl Zen-Aldeen – Drums [track 5] | Tarek Fahham – Drums [track 1] | Feras Al Hasan – Oriental Percussions | Feras Shahrestan – Qanoun [track 2] | Mohamed Othman – Bouzoq [track 1] | Ragheb Jbail – Darbouka [track 1] | Special guest on track number 4: Lena Chamamyan - Vocals
Composed by: Basel Rajoub except tracks number 4 & 6 (traditional)
Recorded by: Omar Harb at NextTone studios, Damascus, between 2007 & 2009.
Produced by: Basel Rajoub & Incognito
Format: Digipack
No. of Discs: 1
Year of Release: 2010
Label: Incognito
Country: Syria






