On "Love in Exile," Aftab presents a live trio recording that strips back the arrangements, offering a more intimate and improvisational take on her distinctive sound. The album captures the raw energy and telepathic interplay between Aftab and her collaborators.
- The album was recorded live in a single take at New York’s iconic Newport Jazz Festival.
- The trio features Aftab on vocals, alongside Vijay Iyer on piano and Shankar Tucker on bass clarinet.
- "Love in Exile" was released on Arooj's own Trio Records label.
Arooj Aftab is a Brooklyn-based, Pakistani vocalist and composer who blends elements of jazz, electronic music, and ghazal singing. She gained significant recognition for her Grammy-nominated album "Vulture Prince" in 2021.
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