The uncertainty of the next moment and the perfect choice of expression, intensity and tension. This record is not only of historical value, it is the equivalent of seeing a phenomenon that has never been seen before. A fundamental thing. jiristepan
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
Riding the line between ambient & neoclassical, the piano-based songs on this LP open slowly, graceful melodies revealed one note at a time. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 8, 2019
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