Ahmed Abdul-Malik - The Music Of - LP Vinyl

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SKU:
c0029703
UPC:
7427244912594

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Artist:
Ahmed Abdul-Malik
Album:
The Music Of
Format:
12" Vinyl
UPC:
7427244912594

Description

2023 reissue, originally released in 1961. "This jazz musician of Sudanese descent shows up here and there on recording sessions from the '60s, including a stint as a member of Thelonious Monk's combo. He also played oud and took part in a variety of attempts to blend his roots music with jazz, out of which this is one of the most successful. Indeed, one might overlook the entire fusion nature of this record and look at is as a prime example of how much brilliant jazz is created often by relatively unknown players, despite traditional historical attempts to credit most of the best jazz to a certain pantheon of so-called 'giant' players. The best-known player here is drummer Andrew Cyrille, recorded here early in his career, playing in a more traditional style then he would eventually become known for and playing very well to be sure. The leader's original tunes are catchy and refreshing, revealing new delights with each listen. The version of the standard 'Don't Blame Me' is a wonderful showcase for another undersung player, cellist Calo Scott. Of course, the usual credit should go to recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder, whose efforts recording small combo jazz have never been matched." --Eugene Chadbourne, All Music
A1Nights On Saturn
A2The Hustlers
A3Oud Blues
B1La Ibkey
B2Don't Blame Me
B3Hannibal's Carnivals