Water from an Ancient Well
Context
Title track of an album by Abdullah Ibrahim, here credited as author, produced by Sathima Bea Benjamin and released by Tiptoe in 1985 or 1986 depending on the sources consulted. The lineup brings together wind players (alto flute, tenor and baritone saxophones, trombone) around Ibrahim's piano.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to South African jazz. Among the origins and influences of South African jazz: Free jazz, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).