Babylonian Fingers-Music From Iraq

1. Iraqi Jazz (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 4:432. Illuminations (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 6:063. Sama’ai Hijaz (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 4:284. Babylonian Fingers (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 5:385. Iraqi Gypsy Song (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 5:416. Alleys of the Old City (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 5:557. Blues of the Oud (trad., arr. Ahmed Mukhtar) - 6:088. Shahrazad Darej Sama’ai (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 3:319. Minaret (trad., arr. Ahmed Mukhtar) - 6:0410. Seagull (Ahmed Mukhtar) - 2:3411. Nowroz (New Day) (trad., arr. Ahmed Mukhtar) - 6:3812. Traditional Iraqi Love Song (trad., arr. Ahmed Mukhtar) - 3:38Total playing time: 61:40 min.New visions, rooted in the rich and complex Iraqi tradition and Middle Eastern music, based on maqams and rhythms from ancient Babylon to the present. Played utilising both ancient as well as innovative playing techniques and harmonies.