1. Klezmer a la Bechet - David Krakauer
2. Thracian Sketches - Derek Bermel
3. Jubb Jannin - Yousif Sheronick
4. A Different World - Enzo Rao Camemi
Lost & Found - Kenji Bunch
5. Lost in Time
6. Found Objects
7. Lost in Space
8. Lost & Found
Homage for Frame Drum and Viola - Glen Velez
9. Movement I
10. Movement II
11. Duo for Solo Viola and Percussion - Philip Glass
Percussion arranged by Yousif Sheronick
Scenes for Viola and Percussion - John Patitucci
12. Tempo Rubato; Tempo Nouvo
13. Tempo Moderato
14. Rubato; Andante
Total Running Time 67:03
A Different World, much like the marriage between
Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick, represents an organic amalgam
of cultural traditions and musical styles. The collaboration of
a classical violist and world percussionist captures disparate worlds
merging. The musical styles on this ground breaking disc range from
Classical to Klezmer, Middle Eastern to Jazz. The confluence is
natural and unforced. A classically trained violist from Australia,
Kathryn ignites the instrument with her passion - one minute embodying
a gypsy violinist, the next a Middle Eastern reed flutist. Yousif,
of Lebanese descent, manipulates sound by simply snapping his fingers
at the edge of an Egyptian frame drum or dragging his foot across
the Peruvian cajon. It's evident that both members
of the ensemble truly feel the essence of these genres. Kathryn
studied Arab music, was coached by David Krakauer on the Klezmer
style and by Derek Bermel on the music from Thrace. Yousif studied
classical percussion throughout college and went on study and specialize
in music from the Middle East, India, West Africa and Brazil.
The compositions on A Different
World evolved from various aspects of the musicians' lives, through
casual conversations over dinner and coincidental reunions in unexpected
places. duoJalal met Brooklyn composer Kenji Bunch at a dinner party
in Manhattan, Yousif ran into Philip Glass at a music festival in
Telluride CO, Kathryn met John Patitucci at a chamber music concert
in the neighboring town of Bronxville NY. With the exception of
the Italian Mr. Rao Camemi (who Yousif met in NYC), all the composers
are New York based and friends and colleagues of the duo. The result
is a stunning testament to the vibrant multicultural fabric of the
city of New York and to the artistry of duoJalal.
The percussion batterie includes
Durbakeh, Djembe, Tar, Bendir, Cajon, Bodhran, Brooms, Wind Gong,
Thai Gong, Tibetan Cymbals, Indian Bells, Finger Cymbals, Metal
Shaker, Triangle, Caxixi, Goat Hoof Shaker, Bird Whistle, Maraca
and Ocean Drum.