Odd Times is a live album by the Lebanese oud player and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil which was recorded in Germany in 1997 and released on the Enja label.
[1] The Allmusic review by Kurt Keefner stated "Odd Times is Rabih Abou-Khalil's first live album.
Most live albums contain well-known pieces from the artist's studio repertoire; in contrast, Odd Times is mostly new material.
In general, the album is a mix of shapeless, overlong attempts at atmosphere and fairly bouncy and fun items ...
The pared-down lineup is engaging because Abou-Khalil's oud and Godard's tuba are more prominent; unfortunately, Levy's harmonica is also pronounced, and simply clashes with the entire project of fusing Arabic music and jazz".