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Ibrahim Maalouf
Meet the artist
A trumpeter and composer born in Beirut, raised in France. He uses a trumpet that plays quarter notes to express Arab melodies. His music transcends jazz, rock, and classical styles. Fine pitch intervals let his trumpet express inflections associated with Arabic singing.
Ornamented melody keeps its identity alongside strong rock rhythms and rich ensembles. Clear themes guide listeners from quiet song to large climaxes. Rather than reproduce a single tradition, he brings experiences from different environments into one voice. Instrumental adaptation and compositional imagination work together to expand the trumpet's expressive range.
Where to start listening
Listen to the trumpet's fluid motion and the moments when rhythm moves to the foreground. Songlike melodies offer a way into the finer details of tone.
2011Diagnostic
Ibrahim Maalouf
A piece that depicts individual memories, featuring a quartet of trumpets and a diverse instrumentation. The composition blends Arab melodies with rock and jazz sounds, creating a narrative-driven progression.
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2013Illusions
Ibrahim Maalouf
A work that combines dynamic band sounds with trumpets that sound like singing instruments. It retains the nuances of Arab melodies while infusing jazz and rock energy into the music.
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