Where: Bldg. 20 Auditorium
Description
Drawing on firm roots in Middle Eastern music and Flamenco, Haddad's compositions take listeners on a journey through Andalusia and the Middle East, conveying a sonic experience that can only be described as his own.
The Ensemble will play original compositions by oud player and founder, Attab Haddad, and use their varying influences to create a sound that is unique to the band. In this instance, they will appear as a quartet: Attab Haddad - oud, Philippe Barnes - flute, Antonio Romero - percussion long-time collaborator, composer, and Flamenco guitarist, Ramon Ruiz. Haddad blends Flamenco, Jazz and Middle Eastern influences to create expressive and magnetic new music.
The Ensemble released their first CD, Days Distinctive, on Weave Records to a great response from critics. Written and produced by Haddad, Days Distinctive illuminates the oud's versatility outside its traditional role. His players are cast across a diverse musical landscape including Flamenco, Jazz, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Contemporary music naturally combining a modern evolution of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern instrumental music. Improvisation is of central importance against a backdrop of Middle Eastern maqams (modes) and Flamenco rhythms; a prevailing Jazz ethos allows each musician a great deal of creative freedom.
'A Virtuoso..’ Neil Spencer, The Guardian
‘Days Distinctive is already a strong contender for this year's list of best releases’ Eyal Hareuveni, All About Jazz.com
CDs will be available for purchase.
This event is brought to you by the Office of Enrichment Programs and The Office of the Arts.
Attab Haddad
Attab Haddad is an oud player and composer who has worked within music, theatre, dance, film and advertising. His work has aired on European, Arabic and Turkish channels and he has composed music for various mediums from advertising to theatre and dance productions. His playing has featured on independent cinema and Hollywood productions and he has performed in the UK, Europe, Middle East, USA, and India as bandleader and band member. He has collaborated with artists in many genres as composer, producer and performer, and continues to lead his band the Attab Haddad Ensemble which released its debut album, Days Distinctive to critical acclaim. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/attabhaddad
Marie-Laure Boulot
Marie-Laure Boulot is the Enrichment Office director at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). She sets strategies, oversees program development and positions KAUST's enrichment programs in Saudi Arabia and in the international landscape. She graduated from Paris Dauphine University where she studied finances and marketing. Marie-Laure joined KAUST as a founding staff member in 2009. Starting with the inaugural 2010 Winter Enrichment Program, Marie-Laure has successfully spearheaded the development and expansion of the University's enrichment programs that expand the minds of not only students but also faculty, staff and community members and in-Kingdom guests.
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