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Jazmahalis
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Jazmahalis is a band that mixes elements of Persian folk music (mahali) with jazz. We recorded two albums: one of original pop and dance tunes, and another based on the poetry of Nima Ushij and Fereidoon Moshiri.
Why this name?
"Mahali" refers to Persian folk music. Jazzing up mahali tunes is what we do. Plus it sounds like "Taj Mahal" :-)
Do you play live?
We used to play live at Kolbeh Maryam and Marrakech restaurants in San Diego in the 1990s.
Band History:
Hamid and Farhad thought of the name Jazmahalis in the late 1980s. With the addition of bassman Paymon, percussionist Richard, and drummer Mitch the lineup was perfect. Our first album (pop/dance) was easy to record, since we were already tight from playing a lot in clubs. The second album was based on poems by Persian poets Nima and Moshiri, and was altogether different (darker).
Your influences?
Beatles, Googoosh, Genesis, Dariush, John McLaughlin and Jazz.
Favorite spot?
San Diego, Seattle, Alexandria.
Equipment used:
guitar & guitar synthesizer, bass guitar, drums, Persian drums (tombak, daf), keyboards, vocals.
Anything else...?
Jazmahalis effectively merged with Darvak (Persian traditional) to create Dornob (Persian dastgah jam). Check out all three on Soundclick.