Hijaz

Line up

• Azzedine Jazouli (percussion (derbouka, bendir, ...))
• Chris Mentens (contrabas)
• Chryster Aerts (drums, dholak)
• Moufadhel Adhoum (oud)
• Niko Deman (piano)
• Vardan Hovanissian (duduk)

• country:
  Belgium
• region:
  Central Europe
• style(s):
  Jazz Mediterranean
• label:
  Zephyrus vzw
• type:
  Band
• gender:
  male
• instrumentation:
  instrumental
• artist submitted by:
  Zephyrus vzw

Tunesian oud-player Moufadhel Adhoum and Greek-Belgian piano-player Niko Deman joined forces in 2006 and created the quintet Hijaz. They bring own compositions based on the dialogue between oud and piano which results in a European-Mediterranean sound with elements from North-Africa, the Middle-East and western jazz. In may 2008 they released their debut called Dunes which was well received in the international press:


Dunes is a promising small masterpiece, that gives more satisfaction every time you listen to it (Moorsmagazine)

Clear punchy jazz with heavy Mediterranean and middle eastern flavours makes for a deeply rewarding album (Fly Global Music)


The band may have met in Belgium but their music instantly transports you to the calm inner courtyard of some shady house a stone's throw from the bustle of the market in some North-African town.
The live band features the quintet mentioned below. The Armenian duduk-player Vardan Hovanissian can be heard on the record and is a special guest during live concerts.

Links

• Website Hijaz
• Myspace Hijaz
• Website Zephyrus management