David Jobling
Epiphany: Joseph Tawadros : Review (LINK)
July 4th 2008 02:19
The Oud is a fretless stringed instrument, the Egyptian ancestor of the lute. ‘Epiphany’ will serve you well if you’re snugly staying warm indoors harking for some sort of exotic sound that helps add heat to the atmosphere without overpowering. Joined on this album by jazz/funk bass player Ben Rogers and percussionist James Tawadros, the amazingly accomplished Joseph Tawadros obviously delights his live audience. The crisp warmth of the sound is extremely appealing and the visceral quality enlivens a listener’s spirit.
As the ancient rhythms and traditional movements unfold early on, Tawadros allows contemporary riffs some elaboration without sounding unharmonious or peculiar. Mid album ‘a dream’ really opens this contemporaneous sound and offers insight into the vast scope of these musicians’ abilities. The title track ‘epiphany’ entwines the best of both the ancient and the edgy contemporary feeling heralding in a collection of works that naturally follow on including ‘oasis’, ‘shelter lullaby’ and ‘café riche’.
How lucky we are to have this young man born in Cairo but raised in Australia developing his natural affinity with the Oud so open-mindedly. Innovative, accomplished and marvelously rich, this album will provide the appreciative listener with endless hours of stimulation and satisfaction.
Creative Vibes RRP: $30.00 - David Jobling
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