The initial work on this album began in 2012 when Avi Avital was invited by the Bremen Musikfest to create something completely new for a 'surprise concert'.
Historical Context
The shared last name 'Avital' is a marker of Jewish Moroccan families who changed their Moroccan name 'Abutbul' to a more Hebrew-sounding one upon immigrating to Israel.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Avi Avital, primarily a classical mandolinist, uses this album to expand his musical horizons and rediscover sounds from his past, while Omer Avital ventures beyond jazz into classical themes.
Compositional Technique
The album incorporates diverse influences, including Arabic maqamat (modes) in 'Zamzama' and 'Hijazain', Andalusian music in 'Ana Maghrebi', and a typical Moroccan rhythm in 'Maroc'.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled 'Avital Meets Avital', tells the story of a special bond and musical conversation between two musicians with similar family histories.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in August 2016 at Funkhaus Nalepastraße, Studio P 4, in Berlin, and was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Christian Bader and Jean-Boris Szymczak.
Performer Biography
The two musicians, classical mandolinist Avi Avital and jazz bassist Omer Avital, share a last name and a family history of Moroccan ancestry.
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