Grdina, Gordon
Songlines, 2022, CD
Instrument: Instrumental
Issue: 28.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Pop+Jazz
Performance: 3
Sound: 3
Score: 73
O’s Notes: Gordon Grdina (oud) invites guitarist Marc Ribot to join his Haram, twelve musicians for Night’s Quietest Hour, his new release. It starts with a middle-Eastern vibe on “Longa Nahawand” that is pervasive throughout the set. They add fusion on “Sala Min Shaaraha A-Thahab” with chants and passionate vocals from Emad Armoush. It’s a fine example of Arabic music.
Publicist: Braithwaite & Katz
