The Al-Zafeer Ensemble is a group that fuses the lush, ecstatic and driving rhythms and tones of Arabic music with the bright hued colors of jazz. Founded by composer, guitarist and Oud player Kareem Roustom, this debut recording is a culmination of his exploration of jazz, Middle Eastern Arabic music and orchestral music. An active composer and producer, Roustom has produced several albums, has composed scores for independent films, and has also worked as an arranger and orchestrater in the Los Angeles television and film scene.

Also on this recording are master Lebanese percussionist Souhail Kaspar (Sting, Simon Shaheen, Farid El-Attrash, Kronos Quartet) violinist Hanna Khoury (Yo-Yo Ma, Fayruz, Kazem El-Saher, Daniel Barenboim) bassist Danny Dunlap (Sting, Dr. Dre, The Jannuarys, AM Radio, Goldspost), and others.