Ibrahim Maalouf

Ibrahim Maalouf is a French-Lebanese trumpeter known for his unique style that blends jazz, classical music, and Arabic influences. Born in Beirut in 1980 and raised in France, Maalouf is renowned for using the quarter-tone trumpet, invented by his father Nassim Maalouf, allowing him to play Arabic maqams. His notable albums include "Diasporas" (2007), "Diagnostic" (2011), "Illusions" (2013), and "Red & Black Light" (2015). He has collaborated with artists such as Angélique Kidjo, Wynton Marsalis, and Jon Batiste. In 2022, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for the album "Queen of Sheba" with Angélique Kidjo. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahim_Maalouf?utm_source=openai)) The products available from the artist Ibrahim Maalouf include CDs, vinyls.