Ibrahim Maalouf - Illusions (2013) [Official Digital Download]

As in his four previous albums or in the different musical pieces he has composed over the last ten years, Illusions is the fruit of a long meditation lasting several years around a theme that is close to his heart: the illusory or true way we look at things. This album was recorded for the first time with the members of the group he has been playing with since his first album. Illusions is also a concept album in which Ibrahim decides to have fun, without lingering too long on the feel-good notes, but rather by juggling with the reassuring ones to put them in jeopardy. Illusions is intended to be more fun, more open and less jazzy then his previous work. Illusions is intended to bring people together because it was written for a wider audience. And as always, Ibrahim's signature subtle mix of eastern and western influences permeates the melodies of this composition.

Tracklist:

01. Illusions
02. Conspiracy Generation
03. InPressi
04. Nomade Slang
05. Busy
06. If You Wanna Be a Woman
07. Unfaithful
08. True Sorry
09. Illusion

Personnel:

Ibrahim Maalouf, trumpet, composition & arrangements
Yann Martin, lead trumpet
Youenn Le Cam, trumpet
Martin Saccardy, trumpet
François Delporte, guitars
Frank Woeste, keyboards
Laurent David, bass
Xaxier Rogé, drums



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