Hafez Modirzadeh
Name:
Hafez Modirzadeh
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafez_Modirzadeh
Wikipedia Summary:
Hafez Modirzadeh is an American saxophonist and ethnomusicologist known for his innovative approach to combining jazz with Persian and other Middle Eastern musical traditions.
Born:
1962
Url1:
https://www.hafezmodirzadeh.com/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hafez-modirzadeh-mn0000356831
Notes:
Hafez Modirzadeh has made significant contributions to the fusion of jazz with Middle Eastern, particularly Persian, musical traditions. His work often explores the concept of "chromodal" music, which combines Western equal temperament with Middle Eastern microtonal systems. Modirzadeh frequently incorporates Persian scales, rhythms, and improvisational techniques into his jazz compositions and performances. His research and musical practice aim to create a genuine dialogue between jazz and Middle Eastern music, moving beyond surface-level exoticism to develop a truly integrated cross-cultural musical language.