When cultures meet in the music of the Masmoudi Quartet, the result is truly extraordinary. Jazz is enriched by the interaction between Western and Middle Eastern instruments to create a tapestry of sound that is both familiar and unexpected. The group’s leader, Mohamed Masmoudi, is originally from Tunisia, and his music incorporates influences from a life devoted to study, travel, and performance. His works are known for their melodic richness and multifaceted texture. A sample of Masmoudi’s repertoire is a journey through moods and landscapes, from the lively Labyrinth to the sensual Moorish Tango.

Audiences will be intrigued by this unique mosaic of classical, jazz, and world music.

Artists:
Mohamed Masmoudi: oud
Guillame Martineau: piano
Gabriel Paquin-Buki: clarinet
Rémi-Jean Leblanc: double bass.

Presented by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and the Saskatoon Jazz Society.