| Banyana – Children of Africa | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | January 1976 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Enja |
Banyana – Children of Africa is a 1976 jazz album by Abdullah Ibrahim.
Recording and music
The album was recorded in January 1976.[1] It is predominantly a piano trio recording, with Abdullah Ibrahim on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Roy Brooks on drums.[2] On "Ishmael", Ibrahim also plays soprano saxophone and sings.[2]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [1] |
The album was released by Enja Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that, "Some of the unpredictable music gets a bit intense (Ibrahim is in consistently adventurous form) but his flights always return to earth and have an air of optimism. An above average effort from a true individualist."[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "A set of strongly coloured African themes, containing the germ of Ibrahim's 1980s work with Carlos Ward and Ekaya."[1]
Track listing
- "Banyana – Children of Africa" – 2:00
- "Asr" – 8:16
- "Ishmael" – 15:02
- "The Honey Bird" – 6:18
- "The Dream" – 6:42
- "Yukio Khalifa" – 10:23
- "Ishmael" (alternative take) – 12:59
Personnel
- Abdullah Ibrahim – piano, soprano saxophone, voice
- Cecil McBee – double bass
- Roy Brooks – drums
References
- 1 2 3 4 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1992). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (1st ed.). Penguin. p. 557. ISBN 0-14-015364-0.
- 1 2 3 4 Yanow, Scott "Abdullah Ibrahim – The Banyana: Children of Africa". AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2017.