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Manu Dibango: Hommage A La Nouvelle-Orléans: Joue Sidney Bechet

CD / Cristal (France) / 2012-11-13

Tracks: Dans Les Rues D'antibes; Oignons, Les; Si Tu Vois Ma Mere; In a Georgia Cabin; Strutting With Some Barbecue; Halle Hallelujah; Petite Fleur; As-Tu Le Cafard?; Mahogany Hall Stomp; Royal Garden Blues;...
Artists: Manu Dibango

Personnel: Manu Dibango (chant, alto saxophone); Nicolas Peslier (banjo); Didier Havet (tuba); Patrice Galas (piano); Jean-Pierre Derouard (drums).

Audio Mixer: Jean-Loup Morette.

Liner ...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Mantra Mode

1 CD / Tiptoe / 2012-09-11

Tracks: Bayi Lam; Dindela; Barakaat; Tafelberg Samba-Carnival Samba; Mantra Mode; Beautiful Love; Tsakwe-Royal Blue
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano), Basil "Manenberg" Coetzee (tenor saxophone), Johnny Mekoa (trumpet), Robbie Jansen (flute, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone), Errol Dyers (guitar), Spencer Mbudu...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Water from an Ancient Well

1 CD / Tiptoe / 2012-09-11

Tracks: Mandela; Song for Sathima; Mannenberg (Revisited); Tuang Guru; Water from an Ancient Well; Wedding, The; Mountain, The; Sameeda
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Ricky Ford (tenor saxophone); Charles Davis (baritone saxophone); Carlos Ward (alto flute); David Williams (bass); Ben Riley (drums).

Recorded at the Van Ge...continue...

Samite: Trust

CD / CD Baby (distributor) / 2012-07-17

Tracks: Trust (feat.); Sunday Morning; First Love; Girl Grown Up; Empty Nest; Wise Man's Story; On Your Own; Infatuated; Endless Road; Trust, Unplugged
Artists: Samite

Larry Coryell/Stanley Sagov Band: Live At The Regattabar: March 31

CD / CD Baby (distributor) / 2012-06-12

Tracks: Stanley's Kwela; Impressions; Lush Life; Falling; Since I Fell For You; LeShana Habaa; Blus N Green; She's Leaving Home
Artists: Larry Coryell/Stanley Sagov Band

Personnel: Stanley Sagov (keyboards); Larry Coryell (guitar); Wannetta Jackson (vocals); Robert Douglas Gay (alto saxophone); Mike Peipman (brass); Bob Gullotti (drums).

Audio Mixer: Stanley Sa...continue...

Hugh Masekela: Jabulani *

CD / Listen 2 / 2012-01-31

Tracks: Sossie; Fiela; Bambezela; Rosie My Girl; Iph' Indlela; Tsoang Tsoang - (featuring Tsepo Tshola); Scatter My Dada; Makoti (Bride); Mfana; Uyeyeni; No Harvest (Asilimanga)
Artists: Hugh Masekela

Personnel: Hugh Masekela (vocals, flugelhorn); Fana Zulu (bass guitar); Godfrey Mgcina (percussion); Happy J. Motha, Gugu Shezi, Linda Thobela, Bubele Mgele, Bonginkosi Zulu (background vocals).
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Jack DeJohnette: Sound Travels

1 CD / Entertainment One Music / 2012-01-17

Tracks: Enter Here; Salsa for Luisito; Dirty Ground; New Muse; Sonny Light; Sound Travels; Oneness; Indigo Dreamscapes; Home
Artists: Jack DeJohnette

“Sound Travels features an array of collaborators, including vocalists Bruce Hornsby, Bobby McFerrin and Esperanza Spalding. Also on board are emerging talents such as trumpeter...continue...
Audio Mixers: Dave Darlington; Robert Sadin.

Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY; Bass Hit Studios, New York, NY; Hornsby Studio; The Clubhouse, Rheinbeck, NY.

Photograph...continue...

Mongezi Feza: Free Jam

1 CD / Ayler Records / 2011-09-06

Artists: Mongezi Feza

An extraordinary recording, this two-CD set captures trumpeter Mongezi Feza fronting the remarkable Bernt Rosengren Quartet, with Okay Temiz added on percussion. Recorded in 1972, but not released unt...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: The African Suite [Enja]

1 CD / Enja/Justin Time / 2011-08-19

Tracks: Mindif; Ishmael; Tsakwe; Call, The; Damara Blue; Wedding, The; Blanton (Orchestra Only) - (orchestra only); Aspen (Piano Solo) - (piano solo); Barakaat; Tintinyana; Mountain of the Night, The
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

AFRICAN SUITE features a 20-piece string orchestra from the Youth Orchestra of the European Community led by Daniel Schnyder.

Personnel includes: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Belden Bullock (bass)...continue...

Randy Weston: Blue Moses

1 CD / Masterworks / 2011-08-09

Tracks: Ganawa (Blue Moses); Night In Medina; Marrakesh Blues; Ifrane
Artists: Randy Weston

Personnel: Randy Weston (piano, electric piano); Madame Meddah (vocals); Hubert Laws (flute, alto flute, bass flute, electric flute, piccolo); Romeo Penque (flute, alto flute, bass flute, piccolo, cla...continue...

Dollar Brand/Abdullah Ibrahim: African Piano

CD / Universal Japan / 2011-07-05

Artists: Dollar Brand/Abdullah Ibrahim

Recorded in 1969.

Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim was still known as "Dollar Brand" when he recorded this solo piano set for ECM; it has been reissued on CD under his original name. The continuous liv...continue...

Louis Moholo: Freedom Tour: Live in South Afrika 1993 *

CD / Ogun / 2011-04-05

Tracks: Woza; Nkosi/Sihlangewe; Lost Opportunities/Ewe Radebe/Ewe Pukwana; Volunteered Slavery/Ixesha; Joyful Noise; What a Wonderful World; Come Sunday/Duo + One; Dudu P; Mica Marc/End of Man/For the Blue N...
Artists: Louis Moholo

Personnel: Louis Moholo (vocals, cello, drums, percussion); Sean Bergin (vocals, flute, concertina, tenor saxophone); Jason Yarde (vocals, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Tobias Delius (vocals, te...continue...

Chris McGregor & the Brotherhood of Breath: Live at Willisau [CD Reissue]

1 CD / Ogun / 2011-04-05

Tracks: Do It; Restless; Camel Dance; Davashe's Dream; Kongi's Theme; Tunji's Song; Ismite Is Might; Serpent's Kindly Eye, The; Andromeda; Union Special; Funky Boots
Artists: Chris McGregor & the Brotherhood of Breath

Personnel: Chris McGregor (piano); Dudu Pukwana (alto, alto saxophone); Evan Parker, Gary Windo (tenor saxophone); Harry Beckett, Mongezi Feza, Marc Charig (trumpet); Nick Evans, Radu Malfatti (trombo...continue...

Ekaya/Abdullah Ibrahim: Sotho Blue [Digipak] *

1 CD / Sunnyside / 2011-04-05

Tracks: Calypso Minor; Sotho Blue; Abide; Nisa; Mountain, The; Wedding, The; Glass Enclosure; Star Dance; Joan Capetown Flower (Emerald Bay)
Artists: Ekaya/Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (grand piano); Cleave Guyton (flute, alto saxophone); Keith Loftis (tenor saxophone); Jason Marshall (baritone saxophone); Andrae Murchison (trombone); George Gray (drums)....continue...

Fela Kuti: Shuffering and Shmiling/No Agreement [Digipak]

CD / Knitting Factory Records / 2010-09-14

Tracks: Shuffering and Shmiling, Pts. 1-2; No Agreement; Dog Eat Dog
Artists: Fela Kuti

2 LPs on 1 CD: SHUFFERING & SHMILING/NO AGREEMENT.

Includes liner notes by Jacqueline Grandchap-Thiam and Michael E. Veal.

Digitally remastered by John Perce Ali Bears.

Arranger: ...continue...

Randy Weston: Ancient Future

2 CD / Mutable Music / 2010-08-31

Tracks: Ancient Future; Roots of the Nile; KOM Ombo; Bambara; Portrait of Oum Keltoum; Ballad For T.; Isis; Blues For CB; Pcn; It Don't Mean a Thing; Body and Soul; Double Duke Pt. 1; Out of the Past; Double...
Artists: Randy Weston

Recorded at Northwest Recording Studio, Seattle, Washington in March 1983. Includes liner notes by Robin D. G. Kelley and Randy Weston.

Thomas Buckner launched the record label Mutable Music in...continue...

Jerome Cooper: In Concert: From There to Hear

1 CD / Mutable Music / 2010-08-31

Artists: Jerome Cooper

Solo performer: Jerome Cooper (chiramia, balaphone, keyboards, drum synthesizer, drums).

Recorded live at The Knitting Factory and Roulette, New York, New York on June 3, 1995 and May 11, 1996....continue...

Various Artists: The History of Township Music

CD / Wrasse / 2010-06-22

Tracks: Zulu Piano Medley No. 1, Pt. 1; Rea Gae (We Are Going Home); Mbube (The Lion) - Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds; Khala Zo'me (Cry Until the Tears Dry Up) - Royal Players; Meadowlands - Nancy J...
Artists: Various Artists

Personnel: Simon Falatsi, Marks Mbuthuma (vocals, guitar); John Mothopeng (vocals, piano); Mabel Mafuya (vocals, background vocals); Jacob "Mpharanyana" Radebe, Big Boy Thusi, Dolly Rathebe, Dorothy M...continue...

Mulatu Astatke: Steps Ahead *

CD / Strut / 2010-03-30

Tracks: Radcliffe; Green Africa; Way To Nice, The; Assosa; I Faram Gami I Faram; Mulatu's Mood; Ethio Blues; Boogaloo; Motherland
Artists: Mulatu Astatke

This is the first new solo album by MULATU ASTATKE himself since the 1980s!! A rich new album of Ethio sounds, perfect for all fans...continue...
Mulatu Astatke already has a legendary status as the father of Ethio Jazz. But he hasn't been content to rest on his laurels. Instead he's forged ahead. This album proves very different from his work ...continue...

The Souljazz Orchestra: Rising Sun

CD / Strut / 2010-02-16

Tracks: Awakening; Agbara; Negus Negast; Lotus Flower; Mamaya; Serenity; Consecration; Rejoice, Pt. 1; Rejoice, Pt. 2
Artists: The Souljazz Orchestra

Personnel: Pierre Chrétien (vocals, harp, accordion, piano, vibraphone, marimba); Zakari Frantz (vocals, flute, alto flute, clarinet, alto saxophone); Ray Murray (vocals, bass clarinet, baritone ...continue...

Johnny Dyani: Born Under the Heat

1 CD / Dragon / 2010-01-05

Artists: Johnny Dyani

For this session, recorded only six weeks after Afrika on Steeplechase, South African bassist Johnny Dyani continued the use of a six-or seven-member ensemble and inched closer to the sort of music Ab...continue...

Manu Dibango: Makossa Man: The Very Best of Manu Dibango

CD / Nascente / 2009-11-10

Tracks: Soul Makossa; Big Blow; Pepe Soup; Afro-Soul; Lagos Go Slow; Ngolowake; Soma Loba; Miss Cavacha; Bayam Sellam; Motapo; Nago Nago; Groovy Flute; Walking to Waza; Soul Sister; Panther, The; Senga; Afri...
Artists: Manu Dibango

2009 two CD collection from the saxophone-blowing superstar of Cameroon who's been a major player in African and world music since the 1970s. Makossa Man...continue...
Personnel: Manu Dibango (saxophone).

Author: Manu Dibango.

Photographer: Jak Kilby.

Each Nascenté compilation has always been very respectable, providing an excellent career ...continue...

Dollar Brand: Pre Abdullah Ibraham

1 CD / Jazz Colours / 2009-06-30

Tracks: Little Niles; Resolution; Which Way?; On the Banks of Allen Waters; Knight's Night; Pye R Squared; Ellington Medley: Mood Indigo/Don't Get Around Much Anymore/Take ...: Mood Indigo / Don't Get Around...
Artists: Dollar Brand

Recorded in 1965.

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Makaya Ntshoko (drums)....continue...

Hugh Masekela: Hope

1 CD / Analogue Productions / 2009-04-14

Tracks: Abangoma (The Healers); Uptownship; Mandela (Bring Him Back Home!); Grazing in the Grass; Lady; Until When; Languta; Nomali; Market Place; Ntyilo Ntyilo (The Love Bird); Ha le Se (The Dowry Song); St...
Artists: Hugh Masekela

Personnel: Hugh Masekela (trumpet, flugelhorn); Ngenekhaya Mahlanghu (vocals, saxophone, flute, percussion); Themba Mkhize (vocals, keyboards); Lawrence Matshiza (vocals, guitar); Bakithi Kumalo (voca...continue...

Mulatu Astatke: Inspiration Information, Vol. 3

1 CD / Strut / 2009-04-14

Tracks: Masenqo; Cha Cha; Addis Black Widow; Mulatu; Blue Nile; Esketa Dance; Chik Chikka; Live from Tiger Lounge - (live); Chinese New Year; Phantom of the Panther; Dewel; Fire in the Zoo; Epic Story, An; A...
Artists: Mulatu Astatke

The third in STRUT's Inspiration Information studio collaboration series brings together an intriguing pairing between one of Africa's greatest and most innovative bandleaders, MULATU ASTATKE,...continue...
Personnel: Adrian Owusu (guitar, oud, percussion); Kat Arney (harp); Danny Keane (cello); Jack Yglesias (flute, percussion); James Arben (clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); James Allsop (...continue...

Chris McGregor: Eclipse at Dawn

1 CD / Cuneiform Records / 2009-03-12

Artists: Chris McGregor

Chris McGregor: Chris McGregor; Mike Osborne (alto saxophone); Harry Miller (double bass); Dudu Pukwana, Gary Windo, Harry Beckett, Louis Moholo, Marc Charig, Alan Skidmore, Malcolm Griffiths.

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Chris McGregor: Travelling Somewhere

1 CD / Cuneiform Records / 2009-03-12

Tracks: MRA; Restless; Ismite Is Might; Kongi's Theme; Wood Fire; Bride, The; Travelling Somewhere; Think of Something; Do It
Artists: Chris McGregor

's Brotherhood Of Breath.

Personnel: Chris McGregor (piano); Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana (alto saxophone); Evan Parker, Gary Windo (tenor saxophone); Harry beckett, Marc Charig, Mongezi Feza (tr...continue...

Chris McGregor: Bremen to Bridgewater

2 CD / Cuneiform Records / 2009-03-12

Tracks: Funky Boots March; Kongi's Theme; Now; Bride, The; Think of Something; Union Special; Andromeda; Do It; Serpent's Kindly Eye, The; Untitled Original; Sonia; Now; Yes, Please; Restless; Kwhalo; Untitl...
Artists: Chris McGregor

Full title: Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath.

Personnel includes: Chris McGregor (piano); Evan Parker (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Dudu Pukwana, Elton Dean (alto saxophone); gary...continue...

Harry Miller (Bass): Which Way Now

1 CD / Cuneiform Records / 2009-03-12

Tracks: Family Affair; Children at Play; Eli's Song; Which Way Now
Artists: Harry Miller (Bass)

"Harry Miller remains one of the unsung heroes of modern improvised music. A white, Jewish South African expatriate, Miller played a pivotal role on the...continue...
Harry Miller (Bass): Harry Miller (upright bass); Mike Osborne (saxophone); Keith Tippett, Louis Moholo, Mongezi Feza, Nick Evans.

Personnel: Mongezi Feza (trumpet); Nick Evans (trombone); Keit...continue...

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon: The Best of Fela Kuti [2CD/DVD]

CD / Wrasse / 2009-03-10

Tracks: Lady; Shakara; Gentleman; Water No Get Enemy; Zombie; Sorrow Tears and Blood; No Agreement, Pt. 2; Roforofo Fight; Shuffering and Shmiling, Pt. 2; Coffin for Head of State, Pt. 2; ITT, Pt. 2; Army Ar...
Artists: Fela Kuti

Liner Note Author: Rikki Stein.

Music Is the Weapon is a triple-disc package that contains both volumes of The Best of Fela Kuti volumes and the terrific documentary the title of this set comes...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Senzo [Digipak]

1 CD / Sunnyside / 2009-03-03

Tracks: Ocean & the River; In the Evening; Blues for Bea; Prelude 'For Coltrane'; Aspen; Blues for a Hip King; Third Line Samba; Tookah; Pula; For Coltrane; Dust; Corridors Radiant; Jabulani; Dust (Reprise);...
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

"On the solo piano Senzo, South African-born pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is heard in fine form on 21 compositions, with Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood"...continue...
Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Markus Mittermeyer (unknown instrument).

Recording information: WDR Studios 4, Cologne, Germany (04/2008).

Photographer: Ines Kaiser.

By the t...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: The Banyana: Children of Africa [Digipak]

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-11-11

Tracks: BANYANA ( The Children Of Africa); ASR; Ishmael; Honey Bird, The; Dream, The; Yukio Khalifa
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (vocals, soprano saxophone, piano); Cecil McBee (bass); Roy Brooks (drums).

Recorded at Downtown Sound Studio, New York, New York on January 27, 1976. Includes liner...continue...

Chris McGregor: Our Prayer *

1 CD / Fledg'ling Records / 2008-10-14

Tracks: Church Mouse; Moonlight Aloe; Spike Nard; Our Prayer
Artists: Chris McGregor

2008 archive release, a previously unreleased album from this Jazz trio. In 1969, the Chris McGregor Group were riding high in the London Soho Jazz...continue...
Personnel: Chris McGregor (piano); Barre Phillips (double bass); Louis Moholo (drums).

Recording information: Sound techniques, London, England (1969).

Photographer: Val Wilmer.

R...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Cape Town Revisited

1 CD / Enja/Justin Time / 2008-09-30

Tracks: Damara Blue; Someday Soon Sweet Samba; Capetown to Congo Square 1st Movement: African Street Parade; Capetown to Congo Square 2nd Movement: District Six Carnival; Song For Sathima; Capetown to Congo ...
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Abdullah Ibrahim Trio: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Marcus McLaurine (bass); George Gray (drums).

Additional personnel: Feya Faku (trumpet).

Recorded live at Spier Estate, Capetown, South A...continue...

Various Artists: The Art of the Duo, Vol. 1

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-09-30

Tracks: Ntsikana's Bell - Johnny Dyani; Inclination - Lee Konitz; Mediterranean Sun - Wayne Darling; Estraha Froma De Vida - Aki Takase; Illingen - John Tchicai/Vitold E. Rek; Witchi Tia To - Kirk Lightsey; ...
Artists: Various Artists

Performers include: John Scofield, Albert Mengelsdorff, Aki Takase, Alexander Schlippenbach, the Marty Cook Group, Jim Pepper.

Performers include: Abdullah Ibrahim & Johnny Dyani, Albert Mangel...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Knysna Blue

1 CD / Tiptoe / 2008-09-30

Tracks: Knysna Blue; You Can't Stop Me Now; Peace; Three, No. 1; Kofifi; Three, No. 2; Cape Town; Ask Me Now
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Solo performer: Abdullah Ibrahim.

Recorded at Milestone Studios, Capetown, South Africa in September & October 1993.

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano).

Recording information: Ca...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Cape Town Flowers

1 CD / Tiptoe / 2008-09-30

Tracks: Excursions; Eleventh Hour; Kofifi Blue; Chisa; Song for Aggerey; Stride, The; Call, The; African Marketplace; Joan-Capetown Flower; Maraba Blue; Monk in Harlem
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Marcus McLaurine (bass); George Gray (drums).

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 15, 1996. Includes liner notes by Ha...continue...

Chris McGregor Septet/Chris McGregor: Up to Earth [Slipcase]

1 CD / Fledg'ling Records / 2008-09-02

Tracks: Moonlight Aloe; Yickytickee/Union Special; Up To Earth; Years Ago Now
Artists: Chris McGregor Septet/Chris McGregor

Circulated among collectors, but up until now never released, Chris McGregor's Up To Earth is now issued on Fledg'ling. In 1969, The Chris McGregor Group...continue...
Chris McGregor Septet/Chris McGregor: John Surman (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Dudu Pukwana (alto saxophone); Evan Parker (tenor saxophone); Mongezi Feza (trumpet); Chris McGregor (piano); Dan...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: The African Suite [Enja]

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Mindif; Ishmael; Tsakwe; Call, The; Damara Blue; Wedding, The; Blanton (Orchestra Only); Aspen (Piano Solo); Barakaat; Tintinyana; Mountain of the Night, The
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

AFRICAN SUITE features a 20-piece string orchestra from the Youth Orchestra of the European Community led by Daniel Schnyder.

Personnel includes: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Belden Bullock (bass)...continue...

Dollar Brand Duo/Abdullah Ibrahim: Good News From Africa

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Ntsikana's Bell; Msunduza; Good News/Swazi/Waya-Wa-Egoli; Adhan and Allah-O-Akbar; Pilgrim, The; Moniebah/The Pilgrim: Moniebah / The Pilgrim
Artists: Dollar Brand Duo/Abdullah Ibrahim

Dollar Brand Duo: Abdullah Ibrahim (vocals, piano, bells); Johnny Dyani (bass, bells).

Personnel: Dollar Brand (vocals, flute, piano); Johnny Dyani (vocals, upright bass, bells).

The ext...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: African Dawn

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Blues for a Hip King; Sunshine of Your Smile; African Dawn; African Piano; 'Round Midnight; Just You, Just Me; Blue Monk; For Coltrane; For Monk; Flower Is a Lovesome Thing, A; Children's Corner
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Solo performer: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano).

Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, Germany on June 7, 1982.

On this solo piano set, Abdullah Ibrahim pays tributes to some of his musical...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Zimbabwe

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Kramat; Guilty; Bombella; Don't Blame Me; Zimbabwe; It Never Entered; For Coltrane, No. 11
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano), Carlos Ward (alto saxophone, flute), Essiet Okun Essiet (bass), Don Mumford (drums).

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (soprano saxophone, piano); Dollar Brand (s...continue...

Ekaya/Abdullah Ibrahim: African River

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Toi-Toi; African River; Joan - Capetown Flower; Chisa; Sweet Samba; Duke 88; Wedding, The; Mountain of the Night, The
Artists: Ekaya/Abdullah Ibrahim

Full performer name: Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya.

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); Horace Alexander Young (soprano & alto saxophones, piccolo); John Stubblefield (tenor saxophon...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Desert Flowers

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Praise Song, The; Just Arrived; Ancient Cape; Desert Air; Come Sunday; District Six; Sweet Devotion; Edie; For John Coltrane; Tsidi; Mizu/Water: Mizu / Water
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Solo performer: Abdullah Ibrahim (vocals, piano, synthesizer).

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on Decmeber 18, 1991. Includes liner notes by Abdullah Ibrahim....continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Echoes from Africa

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Namhanje; Lakutshonilanga; Saud; Zikr
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano); John Dyani (bass).

Recorded on September 7, 1979.

This is a rather emotional duet set by pianist Abdullah Ibrahim and bassist Johnny Dyani, two maste...continue...

Abdullah Ibrahim: Mindif

1 CD / Enja (USA) / 2008-07-01

Tracks: Earth Bird; African Market; Mindif; Pule (Rain); Protée - (African Languages); Star Dance; Theme for Mark; Serenity (The Daybreak Song)
Artists: Abdullah Ibrahim

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (vocals, flute, piano); Ricky Ford (soprano & tenor saxophones); Craig Handy (tenor saxophone, flute); Benny Powell (trombone); David Williams (bass); Billy Higgins (drums,...continue...

Kahil El'Zabar: Ooh Live

1 CD / Katalyst Entertainment / 2008-03-18

Artists: Kahil El'Zabar

Best known for vibrant live concert performances, Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio feature jazz from an African improvised perspective, and the precepts of the Association For The Advancement Of Creative ...continue...

Steve Reid (Drums): Daxaar *

1 CD / Domino / 2008-02-05

Tracks: Welcome; Daxaar; Jiggy Jiggy; Dabronxxar; Big G's Family; Don't Look Back
Artists: Steve Reid (Drums)

This legendary jazz drummer (and former Black Panther) has played with the likes of Brown, Coltrane, Davis, Kuti, Sun Ra, and many more. He's also...continue...
Steve Reid (Drums): Steve Reid ; Isa Kouyate (vocals, kora); Roger Ongolo (trumpet); Boris Netsvetaev (keyboards); Dembel Diop (bass guitar); Khadim Badji (percussion); Kieran Hebden (electronics); Ji...continue...

Adam Rudolph: Dream Garden

1 CD / Justin Time / 2008-01-28

Tracks: Oshogbo; Violet Hour, The; Twilight Lake; Scintilla; Happiness Road; Cousin of the Moon; Mood; Vision of Pure Delight, A; Mystery; Spectral; Helix; Dream Garden; Sphinx, The; Walking the Curve
Artists: Adam Rudolph

"They used to say that everyone who bought the first Velvet Underground record must have started a band. In time, we may come to realize...continue...
Personnel: Kenny Wessel (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Brahim Fribgane (oud, cajon drums, bendir); Ned Rothenberg (flute, bass flute, shakuhachi, bass clarinet, alto saxophone); Graham Haynes (sl...continue...

Barney Wilen: Moshi

CD / Media 7 (defunct - now Musisoft) / 2007-04-24

Tracks: Moshi; Giulde's Song to Binkirri; Gardenia Devil; 14 Temps; Bamako Koulikaro; Afrika Freak Out; Zombizar; Hadji, El; Chechaoun; Tindi Abalessa; Hadji, El; Balandji In Bobo; Sannu Ne Gheniyo; Hadji, El
Artists: Barney Wilen

Recording information: Studio Saravah (1972).

In 1970 Barney Wilen assembled a team of filmmakers, technicians, and musicians to travel to Africa for the purpose of recording the music of the n...continue...