
New York - Addis - London - The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 is a Jazz album by Mulatu Astatke, originally released in 2009. On Gatefold: 6 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- fuzzy
- hypnotic
- psychedelic
About
Many listeners were first exposed to the entrancing sounds of Ethiopian vibraphonist, keyboardist, and bandleader Mulatu Astatke with <i>Ethiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale, 1969-1974</i>. Astatke’s music is distinguished by its use of Ethiopian modes; stripped down, funky arrangements that recall soul jazz; and Latin music elements. The excellent compilation <i>New York – Addis – London</i> — three cities that shaped Astatke’s sound — opens with one of his better known songs, “Yekermo Sew,” which sports a great groove, nice horns, splashy keyboards and a fuzzed-out electric guitar solo. Among the tracks that display a Latin influence are the salsafied “I Faram Gami I Faram” and the Latin jazz-flavored “Girl from Addis Ababa.” “Ebo Lala,” a wedding of Afro-Cuban and Ethiopian stylings, finds the singer Seifu Yohannes backed by rough-hewn horns and a chanting chorus. One of the best cuts here, “Lanchi Biye,” features the intense, wailing vocals of Tilahoun Gessesse, which contrast with the cool, percolating accompaniment. An excellent collection.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Yèkèrmo Sèw
- A2I Faram Gami I Faram
- A3Shagu
- A4Emnete
- A5Mulatu
Side B
- B1Yègelé Tezeta
- B2Asiyo Bellema
- B3Ebo Lala
- B4Fikratchin
- B5Yefikir Tizita
Side C
- C1Dèwèl
- C2Yèkatit
- C3Girl From Addis Ababa
- C4Mascaram Setaba
- C5Ené Alantchie Alnorem
Side D
- D1Nétsanét
- D2Kasalèfkut Hulu
- D3Wubit
- D4Lanchi Biye
- D5Tezeta
Credits
Performers
- Mulatu Astatke & His Ethiopian Quintet
- Frank HolderFEATURING
- Niaaza AlsherifFEATURING
- Seifu YohannesFEATURING
- Menelik WossenatchewFEATURING
- Muluken MelesseFEATURING
- Tilahun GessesseFEATURING
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 6 pressings tracked on Gatefold
