vava Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Some time ago I was asking about a fusion of Armenian influences and modern jazz. Well I witnessed tonight a wonderful example of how to blend vastly differing styles with great success. Souren Baronian and his jazz ensemble Taksim, played tonight (for free) at the Montreal Jazz festival. I thought it was fabulous! Baronian plays clarinet & suprano sax, as well as various percussions and for a few tunes. I believed he played a Shvi (or Kaval?). In the ensemble is also Haig Manoukian who is a true wizard on the Oud. Great show! Hopefully those of you in Montreal got a chance to see it. Taksim at the jazz fest - look for the listing at 9 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted July 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Oh, and I wanted to add, there were plenty of Armenians at the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Vavajan Souren Baronian is a well known Master of Music he was in my shop not to long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted July 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I was lucky enough to meet him for a few seconds after the show. He's quite a friendly guy. And he's an excellent musician - i was truly impressed. So was the rest of the crowd, judging by their reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) I was lucky enough to meet him for a few seconds after the show. He's quite a friendly guy. And he's an excellent musician - i was truly impressed. So was the rest of the crowd, judging by their reaction. Did you tell him to please stop speaking Turkish, like "taksim/kaksim"? Arabic!! The Armenain word for it "ktor", portion/piece, as in Bethoven's "piece", the Fifth. You mean this “taksim”? May he RIP. I had the distinct (mis()fortune to see him at a local Synagogue, .Ye,s you read it right- Synagogue. When he played “second fiddle” to the star of the day. Oddly enough the guitar player, an ethnic Jew knew more about Armenian culture and language than George himself. I could not hold my vomit, vomit in deference to my host, a dear friend whose only knowledge of Armenian culture stopped at the “OUD” and “BASTURMA“. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/04/arts/mus...mgrdichian.html? ex=1304395200&en=df2a53356e8804f9&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss I had had the (mis) fortune of seeing him in person.. Does he, did he know what kamnacha, saz, and tar, not to mention Zurn and Duduk means?http://www.goldenland.com/sonsofsepharad.htm George Mgrdichian (oud) has been credited with taking the oud from the cabaret to the concert stage and is featured on over 65 recordings of traditional Middle Eastern music and original compositions. The Oud (Global Village Music CD 801) This CD contains a number of instrumentals based on traditional Armenian and Anatolian folk melodies, together with several improvisations. George Mgrdichian is one of the masters of the Armenian style and this CD deserves a place in any collection. 1. Nehavend Longa 2:17 2. Chat Araban 3:08 3. Yar Sahtch Lareh 2:30 4. Paree Loosee Zanker Zargeen 2:49 5. Halay 2:44 6. Tahksim 1:21 7. Shenaz Longa 2:46 8. Sultani Yegya 3:38 9. Rast Chifte Telli 2:07 10. Rhythmic Tahksim 2:55 11. Peshrev 1:57 12. Hasapico 2:52 And… you want to sell me his Oud Garbage as Armenian Music? Edited August 8, 2006 by Arpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armenak Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I was going to say something about "Taksim," but I knew Arpa would do it eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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