Dollar's Moods

Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand, The Jazz Epistles) · 1960 · Ouverture de l'album, sous son ancien nom de scène

Context

Opening track of Jazz Epistle Verse 1, whose title refers to Dollar Brand, the stage name of the pianist who became Abdullah Ibrahim. Recorded in Johannesburg in January 1960 with Kippie Moeketsi, Jonas Gwangwa and Hugh Masekela.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to South African jazz, Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of South African jazz: Free jazz, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Bra Joe from Kilimanjaro (1973)
• Kippy (1973)
• Tintiyana (1973)
• Mannenberg (1974)
• African Marketplace (1980)
• Water from an Ancient Well (1985)

Sources

• jazzmusicarchives.com

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