In louekes birthplace of benin, aziza means a supernatural race of forest dwellers giving practical and spiritual advice. Aziza aziza, dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric. Would you expect anything less from the combination of bassist dave holland, saxophonist chris potter, guitarist lionel loueke, and drummer eric harland. Modern jazz, a jazz music subgenre jazz music archives. Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland by aziza on amazon music. Lionels profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. With this super star line up al di meola on acoustic guitar, bill evans on soprano and tenor saxophone, stanley clarke on acoustic and electric bass, kai e. Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland. Chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland aziza, dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland. And as on her previous efforts, hazama also includes one nonoriginal piece, nodding this time to one of her major classical influences, john williams. But sometimes i try to create unsophisticated rooms.
It was produced by blue note label boss don was and cut live in the studio sans overdubs in front of a small invited audience. The aziza are described as little hairy people and are said to live in anthills and silkcotton trees. In 2008, mourad was named a rising star chef by starchefs, and in 2009 the chronicle raised azizas rating to three and a half stars. Stream aziza bellydance music by ahmed gado 6 from desktop or your mobile device. The new york recording contains eight tracks featuring originals by each band member. Aziza mustafa zadeh dance of fire 1995, sbm, cd discogs. Original compositions by lionel loueke book sheet music. Miho hazama dancer in nowhere 2019 official digital. Aziza 12, dave holland, chris potter 2, lionel loueke, eric harland aziza. The album title comes from louekes native benin, in africa, where aziza is the god of inspiration. That would be a very 70s thing to do, and this, at least on some levels, is very 70s music. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. Dave holland quartet aziza jazz musiques paris studio 104. Chris potter on saxophone, lionel loueke on guitar, dave holland on bass, eric harland on drums go ahead, call aziza a supergroup.
Aziza by dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland, released 14 october 2016 1. At this early stage, aziza already had something of her own to offer. Aziza by dave holland, released in 2016 on dare2 records. Guitarist lionel loueke performs aziza dance with bassist massimo biolcati and drummer ferenc nemeth at subculture during nyc winter jazz festival 2015. Aziza is an artistically headstrong and muscular powerhouse, plain and notsosimple. The aziza is a small woodland creature who serves as the god of inspiration for the former kingdom of guitarist lionel louekes african homeland of benin. Her innate musicality, effortless creativity and lifelong training allow aziza to fully inhabit the dance, simultaneously capturing a range of emotion and. Jazz and beyond the number one australian music ezine. Aziza by aziza feat dave hollandchris potterlionel. Aziza bellydance music by ahmed gado 6 published on 20150422t07.
The album features eight original compositionstwo from each band member. Aziza is a little creature you can find in the forest if you are lucky, the god of inspiration in beninese mythology. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. He has established a unique identity born of the synthesis between west african and brazilian music within the modern jazz idiom.
Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland album aziza. Aziza is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland together with saxophonist chris potter, guitarist lionel loueke, and drummer eric harland. In his compositions, these influences fuse together, creating evocative african textures spliced with a guitar sound that channels the phrasing of a kora. In addition to saxophonist chris potter and guitarist lionel loueke, dave holland dare2 label owner is on bass and eric harland on drums. Dave holland explained that the name aziza has come from one of their songs, aziza dance, written by lionel loueke. Provided to youtube by redeye worldwide finding the light feat. It was one of louekes compositions, aziza dance, that gave holland the idea for the name of the group. Cd aziza raks the passion of belly dance egyptian belly dance music aziza raks soundtrack cd to azizas debut solo dvd release features authentic egyptian belly dance music from various styles such as saidi, classical, drum solo, balady, pop and pharaonic. Lionel loueke trio aziza dance live in nyc youtube. The rough guide described it as a beautiful unaccompanied album, and added that anyone who feared that the world. Lionel louekes signature is one of limitless rhythmic invention. Aziza african mythology, african legendary creature aziza quest for glory, a character in the quest for glory video game serieslaziza, a 1985 daniel balavoine song aziza, a 2016 album by bassist dave holland. Lionel loueke by dave holland chris potter lionel loueke eric harland.
The aziza african are a type of beneficent supernatural race in west african specifically, dahomey mythology. But why not avoid the traps and trappings involved with classification and just cut to the chase. They are also known to have given practical and spiritual knowledge to people including knowledge of the use of fire. Listen to azizalovemusic soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 9 tracks. Lionel said, hope kept me alive, and describes the song as another song for peace and love. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from lionel loueke.
For all the slip, slide and buzz of fusion, they score some crack pieces. Guitarist lionel loueke performs aziza dance with bassist massimo biolcati and drummer ferenc nemeth at subculture during nyc winter. Emblematic french singer from the 80s, daniel balavoine 19521986 participated in the first starmania rockshow later played in the usa as tycoon and wrote many popular songs that shook french youth during his time, such as le chanteur, laziza, sauver lamour. Following the footsteps of her father, who prematurely died at 39, aziza directed her artistic research towards the musical fusion of mugam, the traditional music of her country, with the harmonies of jazz, creating a.
Biography born in 1969 in baku, capital of azerbaijan, aziza is the daughter of vagif mustafa zadeh, one of the best known and loved jazz pianists of the former soviet union. Donald trump lashes out at world health organisation. Aziza raks the passion of belly dance danse orientale. Aziza mustafa zadeh was released by columbia records in november 1991. Ambient americana bluegrass blues bollywoodtollywood celtic childrens christian rock christiangospel classical comedy country dj dance dubstep edm electronica experimental folk funk grime hip hop holiday house indie instrumental jam jazz latin metal other pop punk r. Aziza is one of the brightest, most indemand stars of bellydance in the world today, recognized across the globe for her unparalleled ability to express the unique synergy of movement and sound that is the hallmark of this ancient art form. Hope was written by lionel during a difficult time in his life. With kavita shahs eerie wordless vocals and a lacerating electric guitar solo by lionel loueke in the final section, it stands out for its dark hues and imaginative, slowly unfolding arc.
Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland aziza aziza feat. Adventurous, genrebending jazz supergroup featuring dave holland, lionel loueke, chris potter, and eric harland. Aziza aziza, dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland. Dave holland explained that the name aziza has come from one of. Blue note, fusion, ethnic, contemporary jazz cd lionel. She has been a judge of the belly dancer of the year pageant since 1979.
Find aziza mustafa zadeh discography, albums and singles on allmusic. That same year, zagat named aziza one of the top 10 bay area restaurants of the decade, and lahlou won food networks iron. Living in the forest, they provide good magic for hunters. An album of duo and trio recordings, mwaliko is the kind of worldinfused smorgasbord that only guitarist lionel loueke could cook upit contains hard swing, makossa, balladry, beninese folk and a jazz standard. Title aziza dance performer lionel loueke flags dcp index 00 03. Cd, album bsmf records, dare2 records, dare2 records bsmf5041, dr2 009, dr2009. Neem bijvoorbeeld hoe het prachtige aziza dance zich laaft aan diverse inspiraties, waaronder het afrikaanse continent ook veuve malienne. Lionel loueke, guitar, marcus strickland, tenor saxophone herbie hancock. Aziza and a much lighter, airier album with a sparser ambiance and wilder contrasts. Download aziza by aziza feat dave hollandchris potterlionel louekeeric harland at juno download. Stream tracks and playlists from azizalovemusic on your desktop or mobile device. While the unstoppable drummer eric harland has returned from prism, the guitars are now played by lionel loueke, and craig taborns keyboards have been replaced entirely by the mindblowing saxophones of chris potter.
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