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Naïssam Jalal
Meet the artist
A French flute player and composer with Syrian roots. He values rhythm and silence, as well as melodic lines that resemble singing. He creates unique musical spaces through improvisations inspired by Arab music and jazz. Breath and grain matter alongside the flute's clear tone.
Sustained melody and silence create time that seems to follow breathing itself. Arabic musical affinities and improvisational freedom animate both intimate textures and more rhythmic passages. Waiting is as important as adding a sound in exchanges with partners. Following how notes emerge and disappear reveals the expressive breadth of an instrument close to the human voice.
Where to start listening
Listen closely to the flute's breath and quiet resonance. Following sounds as they fade can be as rewarding as noticing when they enter.
2019Quest of the Invisible
Naïssam Jalal
A work centered around the dialogue between piano and contrabass. Flutes and voices, breathing and silence create an improvisational space that explores something invisible.
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2023Healing Rituals
Naïssam Jalal
A work that naturally focuses on healing and relaxation, carefully handling breathing and repetitive rhythms. The sound of the flute and the gaps in the ensemble lead the listener into a state of quiet concentration.
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