3552398502637

African Sun - Live In Austria 1972

Don Cherry

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: OFB2CD5026

Format Details: 2CD set

Release Date:  15 May 2026

Label:  Offbeat

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  3552398502637

Genres:  Jazz  Jazz  

  • Description

    Adventurous, boundary-breaking, and deeply expressive, Don Cherry is captured in mesmerising form on this O1 Austrian national radio broadcast, live from Musikforum Schloss in 1972. A pioneer of free jazz and global fusion, Cherry leads a spellbinding performance that transcends genre, blending improvisation with world music influences and spiritual intensity.

    From hypnotic rhythms to free-flowing melodic lines, this set pulses with creativity and fearless exploration. Cherry's distinctive trumpet voice moves effortlessly between lyrical beauty and abstract expression, supported by a group attuned to every subtle shift and surge. The result is a performance that feels organic, unpredictable, and utterly alive.

    Off Beat brings you this original broadcast, offering a rare window into a transformative era of jazz. Essential for collectors and adventurous listeners alike, it's a powerful reminder of Don Cherry's visionary artistry and his enduring impact on the evolution of modern music.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Allah-o-Akbar / Waya-wa-Egoli / Blues For America / Kalahari
      • 2. Ntsikanas Bell / Good News (false start) / Don flute solo
      • 3. Good News / Don trumpet solo / Little Boy
      • 4. African Sun
      • 5. The Stride / The Pilgrim, part 1

      Disc 2

      • 6. O Berimbau (Nanas solo)
      • 7. The Pilgrim, part 2 / unknown / Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro
      • 8. Cherry / unknown / Waya-wa-Egoli
      • 9. unknown / Blues For America
      • 10. Cherry (incomplete)