This was a live recorded jam session between members of Austin's Brazilian and Arab music communities. "Zabaqli" is a Palestinian folk tune done here in a world fusion setting. Personnel: Michael Longoria, Sari Andoni, Fredrico Geib, Frank Almendra, Joshua Thomson, Jan Flemming, Ravi Nulu, Ziyad Doany, Ted Camat. -October 2014-

Zabaqli

Keyif, a Turkish concept that translates roughly as enchantment, delight, and conviviality, traces Atlas Maior's approach to music and life. Keyif demonstrates the group's maturing sonic identity by featuring original material, while also exploring their multidimensional musical influences.

Charlie Lockwood - oud
Joshua Thomson - alto saxophone
Ted Camat - drums, percussion
Gary Calhoun James - double bass

Recorded, mixed and mastered by:
Gary Calhoun James at Bell Tree Studio - Austin, TX
Produced by: Charlie Lockwood and Joshua Thomson

℗ & © 2015 by Atlas Maior. All rights reserved.

Bete Noire (Radio Edit) by Atlas Maior

Saxophonist Joshua Thomson joins host Robert Reigle on Açık Radyo's "Oteki Caz" program. Recorded on June 30th, 2015, this program features 3 live improvised duo performances by Reigle and Thomson. Austin world jazz group Atlas Maior's album "Palindrome" is featured and discussed. In addition the two talk free jazz, Istanbul and Austin's music scenes, Ornette Coleman and Thomson's musical work in Austin, Texas.

Recorded June 30th, 2015. Aired September 1st, 2015 on Açık Radyo 94.9 Istanbul, Turkey.

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