Nazareth born Michel Sajrawy can easily join the ranks of seminal jazz guitarists. The guitarist and composer completed his musical studies 1996 to 2000 at the London College of Music under the direction of renowned chamber music composer Adam Gorb. In his own Dasam Studio in Nazareth, he has developed a sound that confronts the listener with his special „Desert Blues“ – soulful, tricky jazz-rock lines and mysterious Arabic rhythms.
Debut album „Yathrib“ (2006 Ozella Music) marks Sajrawy’s entrance into the vanguard of crossover artists who see themselves creating an uncompromising jazz sound between traditional and contemporary. He has been touring the globe tirelessly with his band ever since.. In Germany he performed at the Leipzig Jazz Festival in 2006, a year later he jammed with Nigel Kennedy in Jerusalem, and in 2008 the New York jazz scene had the pleasure of experiencing his explosive guitar art. Besides numerous collaborations with colleagues like Abboud Abdel'All, accordeon player Manfred Leuchter or fellow countryman, oud virtuoso Samir Joubran. Sajrawy also works as a film composer.
His new album “Writings On The Wall” marks a strong turning towards filigree west-eastern acoustic jazz.
That sounds great! I know them both. Can you travel to Arab countries or will you be working with them in Jordan or Egypt? It would be nice if you could perform in Lebanon.
I wish you a Happy Easter too ! My baby Samuel doesn't sleep at night so we are tired but very happy !
Regarding the Trio and The Michel Sajrawy Group, I am looking for places to play (festivals and booking agents) but the business is very hard. I hope to have answers soon.
Hi Michel, I've heard your music on the german culture radio station "Deutschlandfunk" and I like it very much! Thank you for the friendship and best wishes from germany, Tom
Shalom Michel Sajrawy, We are happy 2 have you among our talented friends. Thank U 4 your friendship. You are invited to our next concert. Keep on the good work. Baharat
Hi Michel, All is good over here, hope you are doing fine, I really enjoyed your the videos, good stuff man, you are kicking it! Whenever it is possible we should play together... hopefully it would be sometimes soon :) all the best we stay in touch rony
Hi Michel,, The Midnight till 0400hrs session at the studio in Paderborn/Germany was much appreciated, Best Wishes and till next time in Germany, Pete...
Michel! Keefak? Just listened to Bride of the Galilee for the first time and I loved it! I love how you are playing an arabic melody and arabic scales over what is basically a minor 12 bar blues! Also watched your clip Karm el Sheikh, very exciting stuff!
