JOSEPH AND JAMES TAWADROS with STEVE HUNTER LIVE in CONCERT

Joseph Tawadros (Oud)
James Tawadros (Egyptian Percussion)
Steve Hunter (Electric Bass)

Thursday, 14th JULY, 2011, 8pm

THE RED RATTLER
6 Faversham St, Marrickville
(Opposite Bowling Club)

Adult: $25 Concession: $20

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www.redrattler.org

Joseph never ceases to amaze and at 27 has established himself as one the world’s leading oud performers and composers. A virtuoso of amazing diversity and sensitivity, Joseph continues to appear in concert halls worldwide dazzling audiences with his brilliant technique, his passionate musicianship and his joyous style of performance. Always willing to push the boundaries and challenge traditional musical forms and rhythms, his efforts have led him to many unique collaborations, and he has recorded 7 albums to date: Storyteller, Rouhani, Visions, Epiphany, Angel, The Prophet: Music Inspired by the Poetry of Kahlil Gibran and his latest offering, The Hour of Separation. A resident of Australia since 1986, Joseph has been responsible for expanding the Oud’s notoriety in mainstream western culture and has also been recognized in the Arab world; recently being invited to appear on the judging panel of the Damascus International Oud competition in 2009.

Performing original music from their albums, The Prophet and The Hour of Separation in Sydney’s hippest new venue, the Red Rattler. A rare chance to see The Tawadros Brothers perform duets in their dynamic, telepathic and magical style. Special Guest will come in the form of legendary Electric Bass virtuoso Steve Hunter. A concert not to be missed!

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THE HOUR of SEPARATION

Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SxGJ1w4BFw

JOSEPH TAWADROS
Oud Master joins forces with International Jazz Royalty
ABERCROMBIE PATITUCCI DEJOHNETTE
THE HOUR of SEPARATION

In this highly anticipated record, Joseph and his brother James go to New York and team up with three celebrated international jazz luminaries.

Partnering him on this special recording is one of the fathers of jazz guitar, John Abercrombie. Virtuoso bassist John Patitucci; a cornerstone of jazz double bass who’s most notably known for his work with Chick Corea, and very Special Guest, Jack DeJohnette. Widely regarded as jazz music’s greatest drummer, Jack has performed with such legends as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chet Baker and Thelonious Monk to name a few. This recording also features the young percussion prodigy James Tawadros, the brother of Joseph and who happens to be a world acclaimed Egyptian percussion master at the tender age of 21. An incredible line-up any way you look at it, and the envy of any jazz musician world wide.

Recorded at Avatar studios in New York, the album features 15 original compositions, 14 composed by Joseph, and 1 track, a duet between the young James and the legendary DeJohnette. It is a diverse recording which has a great depth of emotion and subtlety, as well as fiery virtuosity and energy. It is a real unique type of world music which seamlessly blends jazz with Egyptian influences into one idiom.

READ RAVE REVIEWS:

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/the-hour-of-separation-20100624-z2y9.html

THE AUSTRALIAN
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/this-weeks-music-reviews/story-e6frg8n6-1225874069447

JOSEPH AND JAMES TAWADROS