MRA

Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath · 1971

Context

Opening track of the first album by the big band of South African pianist Chris McGregor, recorded in 1970 and released in 1971 by Neon (RCA), produced by Joe Boyd. Composed by Dudu Pukwana, "MRA" brings together South African exiles and English improvisers in a jazz fed by African polyrhythms.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

Sources

• EN: Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath
• EN: Dudu Pukwana

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