American Jazzscapes of the Middle East - Record Details
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“Armenian Lullaby” is a long, gentle piece that Herbie Mann’s group plays on their 1967 live album The Wailing Dervishes, recorded at the Village Theatre in New York. It was written by Chick Ganimian, the band’s oud player, and is based on Armenian musical traditions, using a sad, singing melody and Middle Eastern–style scales. The tune unfolds slowly, almost like a story being told at bedtime, with the oud, flute, and percussion weaving around each other instead of following a simple jazz “head–solo–head” pattern. Reviewers often point to “Armenian Lullaby” as one of the best examples of how Mann’s group mixed jazz improvisation with folk music from the Middle East and Armenia, creating a dreamy, hypnotic mood that still feels special today.

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