Dhafer Youssef
Diwan Of Beauty And Odd LP

Diwan Of Beauty And Odd, the first album Tunisian composer, singer and oud player Dhafer Youssef has recorded with an all-American band, carries all the trademarks this exceptional artist is known for: beautiful melodies, heartfelt chanting over infectious grooves and great artistry on his instruments, as well as of all musicians performing with him. These young jazz musicians understand Dhafer's musical world perfectly, and thoroughly enjoy the music making – just listen to how perfectly trumpet player Akinmusire plays in unison with Dhafer or how pianist Aaron Parks duets with him on Fly Shadow Fly. Although the album is more rooted in jazz, his traditional Sufi chants give it a unique and touching quality. 

NEW / Released in 2016

Tracklist:

A1 Fly Shadow Fly - Al-Nabulsi Suite "To Sghaïer Ouled Ahmed"

A2 Of Beauty & Odd "To Zaha Hadid"

A3 Delightfully Odd "To Shiraz"

B1 Al-Akhtal Rhapsody Part I "To Damascus"

B2 Al-Akhtal Rhapsody Part II "To Damascus"

B3 Al-Akhtal Rhapsody Part III "To Damascus"

C1 Longing & Saltation Journey

C2 Cheerful Meshuggah "To Meshuggah"

D1 17th Flyways

D2 Ode "Melancholia"

D3 Diving In The Air - Al-Nabulsi Suite "To Sghaïer Ouled Ahmed"