I wrote this piece after my first visit to Lebanon in 2009. It was inspired by the chaotic experience of driving to the Beqaa Valley from Beirut along the road to Damascus. Because of more recent events than that time of relative calm in the Middle East, the title and the music of "The Road To Damascus" signify something entirely different to me.
Personnel:
George Khouri, piano, oud (intro)
Scott Chapek, acoustic bass
Jim Zimmerman, drums
Dave Ellis, tenor sax
Omar Abbad, oud
Vince Delgado, riqq

Dedicated to the Kawkabani Family of Aitenit, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon