Ast by Pachora

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Pachora is another group formed from the family of musicians who have contributed their top-notch efforts to Matt Darriau's Paradox Trio, the Brad Shepik ensemble(s), and Mo Boma. All groups mentioned meld world music with jazz and/or dance, and all are worth seeking out. The Pachora lineup is Chris Speed on clarinet, Brad Shepik on electric saz (that's saz, NOT sax) and tambura, Skuli Sverrison on bass, and Jim Black on drums and percussion. The saz is a Middle Eastern stringed instrument, and dumbek--played by Jim Black--is one of the premier percussion instruments from the same region. The flavoring, then, is heavily Middle Eastern, and Pachora light into their songs with great intensity and even greater musicianship. The tunes are almost all original, but based on modes and melodies from the Middle East. The one exception to this is Pachora's cover of, believe it or not, David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World, which they render with their characteristic stylings, giving it a truly unique feel. A wonderful album. Pick up the band's other two prior releases--you won't be disappointed. Comment | Permalink | function showYesNoCommunityResponse(uId,result,value) { var msgLayer = getElement("thanks" + uId); if ( result == "SUCCESS" ) { msgLayer.innerHTML = "Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided to other Amazon.com readers and reviewers. Your vote will be counted and will appear on the product page within 24 hours."; } else { showVoteErrorResponse(msgLayer,result,value); } } (Report this)

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