Dollar Brand - South Africa (live)

Abdullah Ibrahim's spiritual and very melodic South African folk music is always worth hearing and his individuality remains quite impressive. This set, recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, features the pianist (who also plays a bit of soprano and adds his emotional voice to the proceedings) with his longtime altoist Carlos Ward, bassist Essiet Okun Essiet, drummer Don Mumford and vocalist Johnny Classens. The music, dealing with themes related to South African life, is quite personal, unique and surprisingly accessible. - AMG

Tracks:
1. Thaba Bosigo (Mountain of the night) 4:21
2. Siya Hamba Namhlanje (We are leaving today) 3:28
3. Iza-Ne Zembe Gawuale (Bring the Axe) 4:10
4. Black and brown Cherries 7:59
5. Our loving family 6:13
6. African Dawn - For Monk 7:59
7. Zimbabwe 4:22
8. Elsie's River 6:03
9. Pancakes 0:45
10. Capetown Carnival 4:03
11. Thaba Bosigo 2:42
All compositions by Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand)

Personnel:
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) (Piano, Soprano Saxophone and Vocals)
Johnny Classens (Vocals)
Carlos Ward (Flute and Alto Saxophone)
Essiet Okun Essiet (Double Bass)
Don Mumford (Drums)

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