The brainchild of Omar Al-Musfi, a Syrian-born Chicago resident, Hi-Jazz attempts a tricky cultural marriage and wildly succeeds. While not the first to attempt such an idea, Al-Musfi and his septet of jazz vets layer weaving, Arabic melodies over the rhythms of slick modern jazz with not a single note of “Kumbaya” to be heard. | ||
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