{"product_id":"egypt-strut","title":"Egypt Strut","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"\u003eA monumental milestone in the evolution of global jazz, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eEgypt Strut\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive document of Egyptian military drummer and composer Salah Ragab. As the founder of The Cairo Jazz Band, Egypt's first jazz big band, Ragab single-handedly pioneered a radical sonic fusion that bridged the gap between American avant-garde jazz and traditional Arabic scales, rhythms, and folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2\"\u003eOriginally recorded in Cairo during the late 1960s and 1970s, this collection is an exhilarating showcase of Afro-Egyptian jazz. Ragab's intricate, heavy percussion structures lay the groundwork for sweeping horn arrangements, microtonal experimentation, and traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation. The music carries a hypnotic, spiritual depth that caught the attention of Sun Ra himself, leading to legendary collaborations later in Ragab's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3\"\u003eFrom the driving, infectious groove of the title track to the meditative, modal rhythms of 'Khan El Khalili', \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,3\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eEgypt Strut\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant, essential piece of musical history. This reissue is a crucial addition to the shelves of anyone exploring spiritual jazz, ethio-jazz, or left-field global sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrack Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e 'Egypt Strut', 'Khan El Khalili', 'Nefertiti', 'A Ramadan Chant'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salah Ragab \u0026 The Cairo Jazz Band","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53590038577495,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8083\/4391\/files\/1-salah-ragab-and-cairo-jazz-band-egypt-strut.webp?v=1779109029","url":"https:\/\/goodcuplondon.com\/products\/egypt-strut","provider":"Goodcup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}