Odd Times
# Odd Times

Odd Times is a live album by the Lebanese oud player and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil which was recorded in Germany in 1997 and released on the Enja label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review by Kurt Keefner stated "Odd Times is Rabih Abou-Khalil's first live album. Since it would be impractical to assemble all of the guests he has had on his albums over the years, Abou-Khalil has gone in the other direction and pared his ensemble down to what is for him the bare bones ... Most live albums contain well-known pieces from the artist's studio repertoire; in contrast, Odd Times is mostly new material. In general, the album is a mix of shapeless, overlong attempts at atmosphere and fairly bouncy and fun items ... The pared-down lineup is engaging because Abou-Khalil's oud and Godard's tuba are more prominent; unfortunately, Levy's harmonica is also pronounced, and simply clashes with the entire project of fusing Arabic music and jazz".

## Track listing

All compositions by Rabih Abou-Khalil

* "The Sphinx and I" – 5:44
* "Dr. Gieler's Prescription" – 5:15
* "Elephant Hips" – 10:15
* "Q-Tips" – 4:34
* "Son of Ben Hur" – 11:29
* "The Happy Sheik" – 9:32
* "One Of Those Days" – 10:31
* "Rabou-Abou-Kabou" – 6:52

## Personnel

* Rabih Abou-Khalil – oud, bass oud
* Howard Levy – harmonica
* Michel Godard – tuba, serpent
* Mark Nauseef – drums
* Nabil Khaiat – frame drums
