Despite the length and variety offered by this release, a few general techniques or patterns are present throughout. Most notable is the interaction between Thomas and Wright, with the former playing in his signature dense and percussive style while the latter provides bursts of gritty notes on the alto. Wright’s wailing is an unconventional counterpoint to Thomas’s classicism.
https://avantmusicnews.com/2024/04/06/amn-reviews-%d8%a3%d8%ad%d9%85%d8%af-ahmed-giant-beauty-2024-bandcamp/ Michael Borella
what should have been originally released. the lo-fi nature works wonderfully in the record's favor... feels very natural. bailey plays off of the backing quite nicely! james
Experimental duo Meatshell explore the possibilities of the human voice, pairing it with wild, corkscrewing horn lines. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 18, 2021
Reaching for the scale and emotional scope of Greek tragedy, the composer and bass saxophonist pushes himself forward on his latest. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 15, 2017
Pianist Pat Thomas continues his recent resurgence with yet another release with [Ahmed]. A group named after bassist / oudist Ahmed Abdul-Malik, this is their first recorded offering since 2021’s Nights on Saturn (Communication).
https://avantmusicnews.com/2024/01/21/amn-reviews-ahmed-wood-blues-2024-astral-spirits/ Michael Borella