„An (almost) solo live gig recorded in a Scandinavian jazz club accompanied by much loud eating, drinking and conversation. It’s hard to believe that anyone with a working set of ears would not be completely transfixed by this intense and committed performance – my meatballs would have certainly remained untouched until the last note had faded away. Thankfully, the background noise does not interfere with the listeners enjoyment. I first heard this record 20 years ago and even though I spent several of those years without a copy, the indelible impression left by this blend of South African folk melodies and modern jazz sensibility bound together with a constant muscular, supple rhythmic pulse and an almost tangible spiritual sincerity, has kept it as one of my most beloved of all albums. A „must buy“ for any Dollar Brand fan, along with „Good News From Africa“, the excellent album of duets with bass player (and fellow South African) Johnny Dyani.“ – D.G.R.
Seven ECM albums from the early years, mastered from original analog sources, issued simultaneously in three formats – as 180 gram vinyl albums, as CDs and as high-resolution download files (24 bit/96 kHz), works for orchestra and improvisers, guitar duo, solo piano, and jazz quartet. Out today. One of them is AFRICAN PIANO by Abdullah Ibrahim formerly known as Dollar Brand.
