Guitarist & Oudist Mustafa Dill on Love Unfold the Moon & the Art of Free Improvisation

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with guitarist and oudist Mustafa Dill, returning to the show with new music from the 2026 project Love Unfold the Moon: Hidden Promises in Joined Terrains, Apex Emerging.

We caught up with Mustafa about a year ago, and now he's back with fresh material and new ideas to explore. This conversation takes us inside a fascinating musical world where free jazz, open improvisation, and collective creativity come together in unexpected ways.

Working within the lineage of free jazz, this semi-acoustic improvising ensemble embraces a distinctly process-oriented approach to music. Rather than imposing a fixed structure from the beginning, the musicians start with open improvisation and allow composed material to emerge organically through sustained listening, interaction, and discovery.

Mustafa Dill first emerged in the mid-1990s with acoustic solo work that brought together flamenco and free improvisation. His continuing musical evolution reflects a restless creative spirit and a willingness to explore the spaces between tradition, experimentation, and spontaneous expression.

In this return visit to Neon Jazz, we discuss the new project, his ongoing artistic journey, the relationship between composition and improvisation, and the musical conversations that unfold when musicians truly listen to one another.

If you're drawn to adventurous guitar, the expressive voice of the oud, experimental jazz, and music that refuses to stand still, this is an interview to dig into.

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