Hijaz is a multicultural ensemble that combines Eastern melodies with improvised jazz. Their music is based on the dialogue between oud and piano. ‘Hijaz’ refers to the Arabic musical scale but also holds a clear reference to jazz. More than ten years already, the band is weaving an intriguing web of Mediterranean warmth, polyrhythmic structures and musical virtuosity. In a tight formation of fore core musicians, Hijaz captures the magic of the moment during their concerts. For this album the band aligned with a cello and two violins and arranged for strings by bass player Ben Faes.

"Hijaz is without a doubt one of the best kept secrets of the Belgian world music scene." – Jazz in Belgium

Moufadhel Adhoum - ud
Chryster Aerts - drums and percussion
Niko Deman - piano
Ben Faes - double bass
Jeroen Baert - violin
Seraphine Stagier - cello
Karel Coninx - viola