DOLLAR BRAND — African Marketplace (1980) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This is one of Abdullah Ibrahim's most colorful band recordings. With a 12-piece group that includes altoist Carlos Ward, trombonist Craig Harris and bassist Cecil McBee along with some lesser-known names, Ibrahim performs eight folklike originals that pay tribute to his life growing up in South Africa. "The Homecoming Song," "Anthem for the New Nation" and especially "The Wedding" (a beautiful hymn) are particularly memorable. Scott Yanow
Tracklist
  1. Whoza Mtwana
  2. The Homecoming Song
  3. The Wedding
  4. Moniebah
  5. African Marketplace
  6. Mamma
  7. Anthem For The New Nation
  8. Ubu-Suku
Credits
Dollar Brand - Keyboards, Soprano Saxophone and Conga
Carlos Ward - Alto and Soprano Saxophone
Jeff Jawarrah King, Dwayne Armstrong - Tenor Saxophone
Kenny Rogers - Baritone Saxophone
Malindi Blyth Mbityana, Craig Harris - Trombone
Gary Chandler - Trumpet
Cecil McBee - Double Bass
Miguel Pomier - Percussion
Andre Strobert - Drums and Percussion
Lawrence Lucie - Banjo