This very impressive recording by sorna (a double-reed wind instrument) master Shahmirza Moradi and his son Reza, accompanying on the dohol (drum) includes the performance of a half-dozen dance pieces, recorded live in early 1993 in Paris, from the long tradition of this fascinating music from the Lorestan province in western (or south-western, as stated in the liners) Iran. Moradi (1924-1997) was from Dorud, a county seat and was a member of the Lur peoples, who number about five million in that area of country.
Renowned for his amazing skills in maintaining circular breathing, a powerful projection of sound, and his considerable improvisational skills, Moradi displays all of his immense talent and ability on these lengthy tracks and, with concentrated listening and the following of his assured, flowing and technically brilliant lines, the pieces don't seem to go as long as they are. This is all the more remarkable given that the sorna has a limited range of one octave and one note above, but that's a testament to Moradi's awesome playing. His son's accompaniment also keeps an excellent rhythm over which the master weaves his stunning lines. Moradi was a wonder and this album is a distinct pleasure to hear and to appreciate the incredible performance, which must have been quite an experience to hear live.
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