Ensemble Fanaa + Roshni Samlal

Ensemble:
Daro Behroozi – Alto Sax/Bass Clarinet
John Murchison – Bass/Gimbri
Dan Kurfirst – Drums/Frame Drums
Roshni Samlal – Tablas

Description:
ENSEMBLE FANAA is the meeting point between a myriad of musical styles in the African American, North African and Middle Eastern traditions. Daro Behroozi (Alto Saxophone/Bass clarinet), John Murchison (Upright Bass, Gimbri) and Dan Kurfirst (Drumset/Frame Drums) utilize their thorough experience in these musical forms to explore the possibilities of applying approaches learned from the traditions of African American improvisation to an emerging global musical culture. For this performance, they will explore a collaboration with BRM stalwart and tabla player extraordinaire, Roshni Samlal.