Panayotis Kaiafas
My buddy Waz and I are here listening to the record in Valparaiso, Indiana. Listening to Ajam right now. He’s looking at the sheet music.
Nashaz is great. Thanks for sending the packet. Waz says “you’re a wonderful musician and thanks for the lead sheet.” He “salutes you.” Hope to see you live someday in Chicago!
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
The rest of the artwork is in the "bonus items".
Also includes bonus track: "Doulab Suzidil"
Purchasable with gift card
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Comes in a beautifully designed eco-friendly digipak. Includes download of bonus track "Doulab Suzidil."
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Includes unlimited streaming of Nashaz
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 3 days
Purchasable with gift card
$20USDor more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
One copy of the Nashaz CD, plus a full set of lead sheets for all tunes on the album. You can download the album immediately as well.
Lead sheets have the basic melody and necessary parts (bass lines, etc.) but are not the full scores of the arrangements with individual parts.
This is for printed versions. All copies are laser-printed on high-quality paper and come in a nice folder.
UK RESIDENTS: Due to post-Brexit changes in VAT law, which are currently unresolved, all orders shipping to the UK are suspended until Bandcamp implements a method for complying with new VAT requirements. We regretfully ask that you do not order physical products to be shipped to the UK at this time.
Includes unlimited streaming of Nashaz
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ABOUT THE ALBUM:
The eponymous debut for Nashaz fully realizes the band’s vision of a organic new integration of jazz and Arabic music, with tastes of Sudan, the Balkans, and Central Asia. Featuring 8 original compositions by the band’s leader, oud player Brian Prunka, the album will immediately engage fans of Arabic music, jazz, and masterful oud playing. Trumpeter Kenny Warren makes abundantly clear why he is a rising star in the NY creative jazz scene, his improvisations showing a rare range and depth, exploring a wide variety of tones while always maintaining a beautifully full and warm sound. Prunka’s melodies are intricate yet memorable, don’t be surprised if you can’t stop yourself humming them later.
Review Quotes:
"One of the best new Arabic Jazz CD's I have heard in 10 years" —Ray Rashid, Rashid Music (America's largest distributor of Arabic music since 1934)
"A vibrant fusion of Arabic music and jazz, Nashaz is at times mysterious, at times racing, always fresh and adventurous. Highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review (midwestbookreview.com)
"Sounds unlike anything else. . . as listenable as it is engaging. Strong melodies that are both memorable and easy to hum along to . . . will leave the listener wanting more. Highly Recommended." —Dave Sumner, Bird Is the Worm blog (birdistheworm.com)
"Wild, engaging stuff that simply clicks . . . a must" —Midwest Record
"Nashaz has taken up the gauntlet and run with it. Lyrical and poetic . . . there is an authenticity of this music that can only come with an intimate experience of tradition and culture. An impressive accomplishment." Dawoud Kringle, DooBeeDooBeeDoo Online Magazine (doobeedoobeedoo.info)
"The music is fascinating . . . excellent throughout." Rick Anderson, CD Hotlist (cdhotlist.com)
"My new go-to disc . . . It's got under my skin!" —Alistair Johnston, Misikifan blog (Muzikifan.com)
We play all original music featuring oud, percussion, trumpet, saxophone, and bass, finding common ground between Arabic
rhythms, jazz improvisation, and melodies inspired by traditional middle-eastern music.
Brian Prunka—Oud
Kenny Warren—Trumpet
Nathan Herrera—Woodwinds
Apostolos Sideris—Bass
George Mel—Percussion
Vin Scialla—Percussion...more
Album by Nashaz leader Brian Prunka: Guitar, violin, bass & drums create a darkly cinematic atmosphere, giving equal weight to memorable tunes, unsettling harmonies, and seductive rhythms. Nashaz
Difficult to name a favourite track, however if I was forced to choose an all time favourite album this would certainly be up there at the top. I'm in the UK but it was a friend in South Africa that introduced me to Gondwana. Absolutely beautiful album from start to finish, amazing musicians and composition both. Thank you, it inspires me to become a better musician. rai scott
Beautiful, hypnotic music from this Armenian oud player captures the instrument's delicacy in a series of heart-stirring songs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 25, 2016