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 musics to explore the possibilities of applying approaches learned from the traditions of African American improvisation to an emerging global musical culture.

A Project demonstrating the potential for cross cultural collaboration, particularly between the west and Islamic world. Reinterpritations of traditional Sufi Repetoire in a modern context.

Dan Kurfirst – Frame Drums/Musical Director

Tomchess – Ney

Gabriel Marin – Fretless Electric Guitar

John Ferrara – U-bass

New music under the direction of a dear friend and mentor, Tomchess. From the album Secret Key Sun Heart Wing Ear Sky.

Tomchess– Ney

Mimi Jong – Erhu

Dan Kurfirst– Percussion