East Meets West: A Persian Jazz Journey

Tradition is not a cage; it is a cocoon. In this unique 1-hour jazz session, we explore the explosive moment where ancient Persian rhythm breaks free into modern jazz melody. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FaGU5ZdJWRnVhWJ4JiUvx?si=m5hD0fTPTHeWpgIf1ITwVQ Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/aghrabe-zolfe-kajet/1856832311 Coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/wearejazz Listen More https://youtu.be/adXCGhmLkY0 https://youtu.be/G3sgvxQCQAM?list=PLs67nXffDiTRFr0RheFrsJtrbt3FbwykX https://youtu.be/q4nka5qBq1c?si=rwLuG3JGEyUvG40v https://youtu.be/rE8ZjGsuzlA?list=PLs67nXffDiTQ6vwLySV5-4GhTiXB-ThpE&t=1000 https://youtu.be/qiisOK_6R3w?list=PLs67nXffDiTQ6vwLySV5-4GhTiXB-ThpE https://youtu.be/cmiGtPeJ9MM?list=PLs67nXffDiTQ6vwLySV5-4GhTiXB-ThpE&t=308 https://youtu.be/FoXFu9JZtK4?list=PLs67nXffDiTQ6vwLySV5-4GhTiXB-ThpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THPNmGldCeI&list=PLs67nXffDiTQ6vwLySV5-4GhTiXB-ThpE&index=7&pp=iAQB8AUB This mix is a dialogue between two worlds. To understand the sound, we must understand the history behind the instruments: The Ney (The Breath): Weaving through the background is the Ney, an end-blown flute made of river reed. Dating back 4,500 years, the Ney is often called the "sound of the human soul." In the poetry of Rumi, the Ney represents the human cut from the reed bed, longing to return to its source. In this jazz mix, the Ney replaces the traditional jazz clarinet, adding a breathy, mystical layer to the music. The Fusion: Here, the 6/8 time signatures common in Iranian folklore are straightened into a 4/4 jazz swing. The saxophone takes the lead, mimicking the vocal "Tahrir" (ornamental singing) techniques of Persian masters, while the Tombak provides a driving, complex heartbeat that a standard drum kit cannot replicate. 00:00 – Who Did This? 06:37 – Ney vs. Sax 12:18 – Persian Dancing in the Dark 18:15 – The Neighbor Called the Police 24:29 – Death by Taarof 29:42 – Saffron Overdose 36:27 – Please don't Stop 41:52 – Taxi Driver Philosophy 48:27 – Dad’s Secret Past 54:35 – Who Ate the Tahdig? 01:00:26 – It’s Over. Go Home. Subscribe for more artistic jazz → https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreJazz #PersianJazz #Tombak #Saxophone #WorldMusic #HistoryOfMusic #NeyFlute #JazzFusion #Drumming #Zarb #IranianMusic #Instrumental #WeAreJazz #EthnoJazz #Jazz #jazzplaylist