DOLLAR BRAND (ABDULLAH IBRAHIM) "African Space Program"

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Sep 13, 2010 Sold Date

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DOLLAR BRAND (ABDULLAH IBRAHIM) "African Space Program"

SENSATIONAL FREE JAZZ, 1974 ENJA RECORDS - MINT AUDIO

DOLLAR BRAND
African Space Program

ORIGINAL 1974 WEST GERMAN ENJA RECORDS (2032) PRESSING OF THE DOLLAR BRAND ORCHESTRA'S WILD, FREE JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA "African Space Program" IN UNPLAYED CONDITION AND DELIVERING FLAWLESS MINT AUDIO THROUGHOUT - GREAT COPY

Still known as Dollar Brand at the time of this recording, Abdullah Ibrahim had his first encounter with a large ensemble on African Space Program.
Despite a somewhat quiet mix on the LP, this is music built on infectious themes and played with verve by a fine cast of instrumentalists.
The first part of "Tintiyana," entirely written, is redolent of Ellington and Mingus, all churning low tones and percussion.
When the second portion begins, the mood turns celebratory with a striding, gospel-imbued theme supporting heroic solos from all involved.
Several of the musicians on hand were generally involved with the avant-garde end of the jazz spectrum at the time, and their playing is full of bite and a risk-taking nature that greatly enlivens the proceedings.
The companion piece, "Jabulani-Easter Joy," is similarly structured, though here the theme bears a striking, (if accidental?), resemblance to the central melody of "Jesus Christ, Superstar".
The soloing is perhaps even more rambunctious than on "Tintiyana," and brings the album to a quite rousing conclusion.
Among all the fine work, special mention should be made of the rhythm team of Cecil McBee and Roy Brooks who, along with the leader's relentless and driving accompaniment, pace the ensemble beautifully and add their own superb solo statements.

Track Listing:
Side One: Tintiyana, First Part (6:58) / Tintiyana, Second Part (13:00)
Side Two: Jabulani - Easter Joy (22:48)

LABELS: The labels are clean, fresh and unmarked with no evident spindle traces or signs of use - MINT
VINYL Visual: The vinyl surfaces still retain their original deep, like-new glossy sheen and are unmarked - MINT
VINYL Audio: Crystal clear, sharp, rich detailed sound and on playback at a loud volume the audio is clean and flawless - this copy has possibly never been played - MINT
SLEEVE: The single glossy sleeve is clean, crisp and fresh - NEAR MINT

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