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MINUETTE ~ THE ETERNAL RIVER MCI 84025 (Barcode: 7293738402540) ~ ISRAEL ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 1996 Released: 1996 This is the 3rd album by the Israeli Jazz quartet MinuetteFind albums by this artist, which comprises of saxophonist / flautist Nitzan Ein-HabarFind albums by this artist, guitarist Menachem ZibzinerFind albums by this artist, bassist Itay ShimronFind albums by this artist and drummer Doron RaphaeliFind albums by this artist. The album presents eight tracks, four of which are compositions by the legendary Egyptian singer / songwriter / actor Mohammed Abdel WahabFind albums by this artist, three are original compositions by the quartet members and one is by Miles DavisFind albums by this artist. It is the last album by the original quartet, which disbanded soon after the recording, to be reunited in 2017. This album is a tribute to the Middle Eastern music, celebrating the music of Wahab, but also including strong ethnic elements in the original compositions. The music is full of Mediterranean atmosphere, and develops slowly, which allows the quartet members to expand their soloing. After several years of playing together and with two excellent albums to their credit, this album, recorded “live in the studio”, offers a relaxed atmosphere, almost like a jam session, which suits the music ideally. Overall, this is fond memory of the 1990s, which was the most dynamic period of development for Israeli Jazz, with many recording by local musicians, which sadly now are almost completely forgotten, despite the fact that many of them formidably stand the test of time.

Updated: 26/01/2026Posted: 26/01/2026

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