Yehia Khalil to perform in Alexandria Opera House on Feb. 5

CAIRO – 3 February 2021: Alexandria Opera House’s Sayed Darwish Theater will host a concert for musician Yahya Khalil on February 5 at 8 p.m. During the concert, Khalil will present a new and distinct artistic program. The concert will be held under the slogan “Original Jazz”.

Khalil’s quartet includes a group of the most talented musicians, namely Andrea Segon [Bass], Ali Omar Farouk [Guitar] and Tariq Raouf [Trumpet].

It is worth noting that Yahya Khalil is an Egyptian composer, player and musician, famous for his jazz compositions. He is considered the pioneer of jazz music in Egypt and the Arab world. His career began in 1966 when he traveled to study in the United States.

He participated in the establishment of the Cairo Quadruple Jazz Band in 1957, and he founded his first band in 1979. He has participated in presenting many television programs, including (The World of Jazz) and presented the theme music of the program “Hakawi el-Ahawe” [The Tales of Coffee Shops].

Khalil also participated in artistic and cinematic works, cooperated with many famous singers, including Mohamed Mounir, and performed many concerts around the world.

Khalil has been honored several times. He starred in the company of famous jazz musicians such as Oliver Jones, Dave Young, Van Freeman, and James Moody, and played with Dizzy Gillesby in the concert held at the opening of the new Egyptian opera in 1989.