John Berberian

• DIGIPACK EDITION

Released originally in 1969, Middle Eastern Rock is a unique, compelling fusion record from Armenian-American oud player John Berberian. The Rock East Ensemble, Beberian’s backing band, consists of the artist’s standard group, which specializes in traditional Armenian music with a jazz edge, and American session musicians who bring more of a rock sound. The results, which blend elements of psychedelia, free jazz, surf music, and various klezmer, African, and Middle Eastern textures, are dazzling, and are sure to thrill anyone with a taste for rare "outside" albums." -

PERSONNEL:

• John Berberian (oud, leader)
• Chet Amsterdam (bass)
• Souren Baronian (clarinrt, tenor & baritone sax)
• Bill LaVorgna (drums)
• Joe Beck (electric guitar)
• Steve Pumilian (drumbeg)
• Bob Tashjian (percussion, vocals)
• Ed Brandon (rhythm guitar)

TRACKS:

• 01. The Oud & The Fuzz
• 02. Tranquility
• 03. Chem-Oo-Chem
• 04. Iron Maiden
• 05. Flying Hye
• 06. 3/8+5/8=8/8
• 07. The Magic Ground