Amir ElSaffar

Jazz Trumpeter | Composer | Iraqi Maqam Singer | Santoor Player

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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Another great set at Newport Jazz Festival!

Posted on August 18, 2014 by amirelsaffar.com

Amir ElSaffar returned to Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row this time with his quintet featuring John Escreet, Francois Moutin, Dan Weiss, and Ole Mathisen. Check out these great photos of the group by Adam Kissick for NPR Music!

Photo by Adam Kissick for NPR

 

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