yossichay2 - 8-4-2009 at 03:36 PM
Hello,
I'm looking for Oud players in San Francisco or an ensemble of middle-eastern music to join.
I'm an amateur Oud player that wants to play with a group for fun and for education purposes.
Any advice?
Thanks,
Yossi Chay
stringmanca - 8-4-2009 at 03:51 PM
Here are a couple of ideas:
Saed Muhssin leads the Arab Orchestra of San Francisco
http://www.saedmuhssin.com/contact.html
Elias Lammam teaches an ensemble class in the east bay. I'm not sure how active it is currently, though. Give him a call to check on it.
http://eliaslammam.com
There is also the ASWAT community ensemble
http://www.zawaya.org/aswat.html
I hope one of those works out for you - let us know how it goes!
Best wishes,
Nathan
John Erlich - 8-4-2009 at 08:07 PM
Shalom Yossi,
I live in Berkeley and am a journeyman level oud player (not an ustad). I am always looking for new musicians and musical projects. You can send me
a U2U anytime after August 23, when I return to the US from a vacation in Mexico. (Don´t know how much internet access I will have during this
trip.)
Kol tuv,
John
Ararat66 - 8-5-2009 at 12:42 AM
I like that John 
'journeyman level' what does that mean, I've heard the phrase before.
Have a good holiday
Leon
yossichay2 - 8-6-2009 at 03:28 PM
Thank you John, Nathan & Leon.
I'm really impressed by the fast reply and the playing opportunities around SF.
Yossi