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Originally released by the Japanese Philips label, this solo piano set by Abdullah Ibrahim is spiritual, authoritative, melodic, wistful, nostalgic, and powerful, and grows in interest with each listen. Not previously available domestically (usually the West Wind label puts out concert dates), this studio session pays tribute to aspects of South Africa, as well as to Bea Benjamin; there's also a street parade and a medley of some of Ibrahim's favorite standards ("Memories of You," "How Deep Is the Ocean" and "Cry Me a River"). An excellent set, this CD may be a little difficult to locate, but fans of the pianist will definitely want it.
By Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.
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01. Township Sunday (04:49)
02. Our Son Tsakwe (06:26)
03. Love Song For Bea (07:48)
04. Memories (07:03)
05. Carnival (02:53)
06. Majestic Warriors (04:55)
07. Gafsha: Life Is for the Living, Death Is for Us All (05:03)
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your Abdullah Ibrahim collection is outstanding. I have many of the things you share, on cassettes from records, recorded over twenty years ago. thank you so much for making them available to a wider audience. such sublime talent. if I could make one suggestion: if feasible, a bit rate of 320 would do better justice for the great music.
ReplyDeletethx my friend,
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