Rob Luft - Dahab Days (Limited Edition Vinyl LP)

British guitarist Rob Luft transports listeners to sun-drenched horizons with Dahab Days, a sublime collection of contemporary jazz that captures the warmth and wonder of the Egyptian coastal town that inspired it. Pressed on beautiful marble cream vinyl and limited to just 500 copies worldwide, this Edition Records release is a treasure for collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike.

Luft's virtuosic guitar work weaves through ten carefully crafted compositions, supported by an exceptional ensemble including Tom McCredie on bass, Corrie Dick on drums and percussion, and Joe Webb on organ and piano. The album is elevated by stunning guest appearances from vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki, whose ethereal voice graces three tracks, trumpet master Byron Wallen, and saxophonists Steve Buckley and Joe Wright. String arrangements featuring the Nolan sisters on cello and viola, alongside violinists Laura Senior and Simmy Singh, add lush textures to several pieces.

From the flowing meditation of opening track "Be Water, My Friend" to the tender closer "Lunar Landscape", the album moves between contemplative beauty and joyful energy. Luft's interpretation of Duke Ellington's "African Flower" sits comfortably alongside original compositions like "Bliss Out" and "Endless Summer", each track painting vivid sonic landscapes that evoke endless skies, warm breezes and timeless rhythms.

Released in October 2023, Dahab Days showcases Luft's gift for melody and his ability to create music that feels both intimate and expansive. This limited pressing won't be around forever.