Release Date: 06 May 2016
Label: Enja
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 767522921823
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Release Date: 15 March 2024
Label: Enja
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 767522204810
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
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
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Anke Helfrich
Lisa Wahlandt
Roy Nathanson
MoonMot
Makiko Hirabayashi Trio
Banz Oster & The Rainmakers
Luis Borda
Chico Freeman
Abdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim, Cecil McBee & Roy Brooks
Abdullah Ibrahim
