Majid Bekkas, a Moroccan Gnaoua adept, founded the Gnaoua Blues Band in 1990 and has since united Gnaouan, jazz, and blues elements in his performances.
Compositional Technique
The music on this album is based on Gnaoua traditionals, which are traditional Gnaoua songs that call upon good spirits and ward off evil ones.
Interpretation
Peter Brötzmann adjusted his signature high-energy style for this album, focusing more on dynamics and sound due to reduced lung capacity.
Performer Biography
Peter Brötzmann, a German saxophonist, received the German Record Critics' Honorary Award at the Jazzfest Berlin on the same evening this album was recorded.
Recording & Production
This album, 'Catching Ghosts', was recorded live in concert at the Jazzfest Berlin on November 4, 2022.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Brötzmann, a German saxophonist and free-jazz pioneer, aims to "disturb" traditional themes in his music to create new and interesting outcomes.
