The Melody of Rhythm

Melody of Rhythm
Studio album by Béla Fleck
Released	August 25, 2009
Genre	Classical, world music, jazz
Label	Koch
Béla Fleck chronology
Tales from the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3: Africa Sessions (2009) Melody of Rhythm (2009) Throw Down Your Heart: Africa Sessions Part 2 (2010)

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The Melody of Rhythm is a 2009 album by banjoist Béla Fleck. After returning from Africa and recording Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3: Africa Sessions, Fleck put together the musical trio, consisting of him, tabla player Zakir Hussain and bassist Edgar Meyer to record this album. They are accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Slatkin.

Track listing

1. "Bahar" (Hussain)
2. "Out of the Blue" (Fleck, Hussain, Meyer)
3. "Bubbles" (Fleck)
4. "The Melody of Rhythm: Movement 1" (Fleck, Hussain, Meyer)
5. "The Melody of Rhythm: Movement 2" (Fleck, Hussain, Meyer)
6. "The Melody of Rhythm: Movement 3" (Fleck, Hussain, Meyer)
7. "Cadence" (Fleck, Hussain, Meyer)
8. "In Conclusion" (Fleck, Hussain, Meyer)
9. "Then Again" (Meyer)

Personnel

• Béla Fleck - banjo
• Zakir Hussain - Tabla
• Edgar Meyer - bass
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra