Good News From Africa

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Cat No: ENJ20481

Release Date: 06 May 2016

Label: Enja

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 767522921823

Genres: Jazz

Release Date: 15 March 2024

Label: Enja

Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 767522204810

Genres: Jazz

Description
Reissue of Abdullah Ibrahim's 1973 duo recording with bassist Johnny Dyani, which was originally released on Enja in 1975 under the name, Dollar Brand Duo.

Pianist-composer Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly known as "Dollar Brand") has long ranked among South Africa's giants alongside Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba and the late Kippie Mokoetsi. A master of improvisation with a distinctive African edge, the exiled Cape Town musician has developed a musical style over the past 30 years that defies categorisation.
Rather, it is a fascinating mosaic of diverse traditions including African rutal and township rhythms, classical jazz, and gospel. South African folk melodies are enriched with Western harmonies, coalescing into a gracefullly fluid and intensely spiritual whole.

Best known for his hypnotic and introspective stream-of-consciousness compositions and his innovative interpretations of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Billy Strayhorn classics, Ibrahim's music is at once accessible and complex, intriguing and lyrical. He has indefatigably explored and fused classical jazz with the multitude of influences that make up traditional and contemporary South Afrian music.

"Good News From Africa was the shining, transcendent release by both of these great musicians and one that should grace every listener's collection." - ALLMusic

Personnel: Abdullah Ibrahim (piano, vocal, flute), Johnny Dyani (bass, vocal, bells)

Description

Reissue of Abdullah Ibrahim's stunning 1974 LP 'Good News From Africa' recorded with bassist Johnny Dyani.
Pianist-composer Abdullah Ibrahim ( formerly known as "Dollar Brand") has long ranked among South Africa's giants alongside Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba and the late Kippie Mokoetsi. A master of improvisation with a distinctive African edge, the exiled Cape Town musician has developed a musical style over the past 30 years that defies categorization. Rather, it is a fascinating mosaic of diverse traditions including African rutal and township rhythms, classical jazz, and gospel. South African folk melodies are enriched with Western harmonies, coalescing into a gracefullly fluid and intensely spiritual whole.

Best known for his hypnotic and introspective stream-of-consciousness compositions and his innovative interpretations of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Billy Strayhorn classics, Ibrahim's music is at once accessible and complex, intriguing and lyrical. He has indefatigably explored and fused classical jazz with the multitude of influences that make up traditional and contemporary South Afrian music.
Abdullah Ibrahim: piano, vocal, flute
Johnny Dyani: bass, vocals, bells
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