The Four Corners Quartet: Debut
Originating from Jordan, the USA, the UK and Palestine, The Four Corners Quartet are one of the few string quartets who compose their own works and will take you somewhere you may never have been before. An improvising ensemble with an energy unparalleled in the jazz, Arabic, folk or contemporary classical scene, they shatter the traditional impression of a string quartet and celebrate their heritages.
Read more…This is the Four Corners Quartet's debut recording. The work explores new perspectives of their own traditions, spun with Arabic improvisations, Palestinian folklore, a sung Native American Choctaw hymn and a jazz cover from GoGo Penguin's Mercury-nominated "v2.0", arranged by the trio's pianist Chris Illingworth.
The recording is also paired with "Love", an art work by Wissam Shawkat, who is revered as a master of contemporary Arabic calligraphy.