Peacock Dreams

Description

After the resounding success of his project Le Cri du Caire, whose self-titled album was awarded a Victoire du Jazz in the “World Music Album” category, Abdullah Miniawy returns with “Peacock Dreams,” the first release from his new trio formation, out on the label PPL Songs Aghani Al-Khalq. Joined by trombonists Robinson Khoury (winner of the 2024 Django Reinhardt Prize from the Académie du Jazz) and Jules Boittin, Abdullah Miniawy presents an unconventional combination of three tenor instruments. The lyrical depth of the Egyptian poet, singer and composer’s voice merges with the bold expressive capabilities of the two trombones, allowing him to explore unprecedented sonic ranges that bridge Western and Eastern musical traditions. The trio performs Abdullah Miniawy’s latest musical compositions and adapts older works from the Egyptian revolution and his former formation Le Cri du Caire, while also highlighting collaborations by inviting trumpeter Erik Truffaz, flamenco singer Niño de Elche and Danish-Indian producer Hvad on certain tracks. “Peacock Dreams” takes listeners on a unique musical experience that freely combines baroque and operatic influences, Sufi and Coptic themes and musical motifs from the Arabian Peninsula, infused with the jazzy cacophony of Egyptian traffic jams, once again revealing the transcendent and communicative power of Abdullah Miniawy’s music