Arabian Waltz

Arabian Waltz
Studio album by Rabih Abou-Khalil
Released	1996
Recorded	September 22–26 and December 18–23, 1995
Studio	SWF Studio, Baden-Baden and CMP Studio, Zerkall, Germany.
Genre	Jazz, World music, Contemporary classical music
Length	57:50
Label	Enja ENJ 9059
Producer	Rabih Abou-Khalil
Rabih Abou-Khalil chronology
The Sultan's Picnic (1994) Arabian Waltz (1996) Odd Times (1997)

Arabian Waltz is an album by the Lebanese oud player and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil, featuring the Balanescu Quartet, which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Enja label the following year.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

The Allmusic review by Kurt Keefner called it "the pinnacle of Rabih Abou-Khalil's achievement as a composer and arranger" and stated "It is a sublime fusion of jazz, Middle Eastern traditional music, and Western classical ... This recording suits every fan of world music, jazz, classical, or just good music".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Rabih Abou-Khalil

1. "Arabian Waltz" – 8:10
2. "Dreams of a Dying City" – 12:08
3. "Ornette Never Sleeps" – 6:58
4. "Georgina" – 11:09
5. "No Visa" – 9:59
6. "The Pain After" – 9:26

Personnel

• Rabih Abou-Khalil – oud
• Michel Godard – tuba, serpent
• Nabil Khaiat – frame drums
• Balanescu Quartet:
  • Alexander Bălănescu – violin
  • Clare Connors – violin
  • Paul Martin – viola
  • David Cunliffe – violincello

References