Release Date: 18 October 2010
Label: Intuition
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 750447343320
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 18 October 2010
Label: Intuition
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 750447343320
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
'Sotho Blue' sees the legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim assemble a new version of his popular seven piece group, Ekaya.
Formed in 1983, Ekaya (which means homeland), saw Ibrahim gather together a largely American group to perform a unique and entrancing mix of jazz and traditional South African folk music. The spirit of the original group now lives on in 'Sotho Blue', where Ibrahim is joined by six outstanding young musicians to play a programme of (mostly) original compositions from Ekaya's past. Also included, perhaps in a nod to some formative musical influences, is an inspired arrangement of pianist Bud Powell's classically inspired "Glass Enclosure".
Joining the leader on piano are alto saxophonist/flautist Cleave Guyton, tenor saxophonist Keith Loftis, baritone saxophonist Jason Marshall, trombonist Andrae Murchinson, bassist Belden Bullock, and drummer George Gray.
Tracklisting
Oregon
Enrico Pieranunzi
Oregon
Fred Frith
Jon Hassell
OREGON
Jon Hassell
Florian Egli Weird Beard
Conrad Herwig
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
Oded Tzur
Su Rossy Girod, Nat Su, Jorge Rossy
Jonathan Salvi Arugula Sextet
Bob Baldwin
Steven Nichols
Orlando le Fleming