Kora Jazz Trio: Kora Jazz Band & Guests (2011)

Since they started out, eight years ago, the Kora Jazz Trio have toured all over the world and released three remarkable recordings. Today, the pianist Abdoulaye Diabaté continues to pioneer the astonishing dialogue he initiated involving two solo instruments emblematic of radically different musical cultures – the Western piano and the African kora. He has brought new band members to the fore, all the better to develop and explore new musical pastures. The Kora Jazz Band is therefore a new generation Kora Jazz Trio – a formation that brings us new sonic textures, new breathing space and greater scope. The heart of this ensemble is built around Abdoulaye Diabaté on the piano, Soriba Kouyaté on the kora (who made his name as a sideman playing with Paolo Fresu, Ray Lema and Salif Keita – replacing Djeli Moussa Diawara currently involved in other personal projects) and Moussa Sissokho on the percussions – a man who has managed to make his name as one of the most prominent percussionists of his generation. Three musicians bring their unexpected contribution to different tracks: Andy Narell on the steel pan, Omar Marquez on the timbales and Manu Dibango on the marimba (yes that’s right, your eyes are not deceiving you ; this will be a revelation for many).

Tracklist:

1. All Blues (5:01)
2. Kuma (6:40)
3. Banekh (5:28)
4. Madiba (7:00)
5. Oye Como Va (4:44)
6. Ewagne (4:07)
7. Catarina (6:31)
8. Mandjou (3:43)
9. Soukou-Papaye (3:59)
10. Spain (4:51)

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Manu Dibango: Choc 'N Soul (2010)

The music Manu Dibango is known for its alchemy of Jazz, African and Jamaican music, Gospel and R&B. His unique style was the forerunner of what we now call world music. Dibango is perhaps best remembered for his 1972 afrobeat single Soul Makossa, often considered the first disco record. This new best-of collection from Fremeaux features twelve tracks released between 1978 and 1989, including the 1978 Kingston remix of Reggae Makossa. Guest artists include Michael and Randy Brecker, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.

Tracklist:
1. Choc 'N Soul
2. Reggae Markossa
3. Bushman Promenade
4. Mouna Pola
5. Africa Boogie
6. Douala Serenade
7. Happy Feeling
8. Night Jet
9. Ca Va Chouia
10. Goro City
11. Waka Juju
12. Minuit Au Circuit
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Choc 'n Soul