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Review: Solo Arabian nocturnes for oud return to haunt us on Tunisian-born musician Anouar Brahem's latest full-length project, backed by stellarly moving counterpoints for cello, piano and bass. Beginning with Arab traditional music as a start-point, Brahem has, over the course of his career, slowly verged into the domains of contemporary classical and jazz. Fusing tradition and modernity, his compositions have a chiffon feel, creaseless and impeccably recorded, yet they also stomach a certain chronicity and locale, indulging harmonic modes and inherited composition techniques.

Review: United brings together two musical giants in the form of guitarist Lionel Loueke and bassist Dave Holland and they combine in to great effect in what is an inspiring collaboration. Loueke's masterful fusion of West African traditions and modern jazz pairs seamlessly with Holland's deep, resonant bass to make for a greatly harmonious and creative sound. Both musicians have had profound impacts on jazz: Loueke's collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Sting and others, and Holland's influential work with icons like Miles Davis and Chick Corea, have defined the genre over the years. While they've worked together in various ensembles, this album marks their first duo collaboration and results in an extraordinary fusion that celebrates unity, creativity and cultural roots in music.