February 9, 2007: Jazz, Islam, and the Arab World
This show will feature two very special guests: Professor of Ethnomusicology and director of the UCSB Middle East Ensemble, Scott Marcus, and saxophonist and fellow KCSB programmer, Colter Frazier. Prof. Marcus will discuss the complex role of music in Islam, and discuss issues featured in his recent book, Music in Egypt (Oxford U. Press, 2007). Mr. Frazier will report on his recent residency in Cairo and his musical experiences there. Music selections include jazz and Arab music from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Colter’s projects in Egypt, and more!