This is the original South African 1974 second pressing of the album, originally issued in 1969.
Phillip Tabane’s distinctive guitar style sits at the heart of this remarkable meeting point between traditional Malombo music and South African jazz. His playing is highly rhythmic and hypnotic, with repetitive guitar patterns interacting beautifully with the percussion and creating a sound that is unmistakably his own.
The album captures Tabane and his Malombo Jazzmen at a fascinating point in the development of South African jazz, combining indigenous musical traditions with a sophisticated jazz vocabulary without losing its earthy, deeply rhythmic character.
Originally released in 1969, this copy is the later second pressing issued in 1974 on Up Up Up (UPL 509). An important distinction for collectors looking specifically for the 1974 pressing rather than the original 1969 issue.
A beautiful original South African pressing and an essential document of Phillip Tabane’s unique contribution to South African jazz.
Record is VG++, looks great, with one large but barely visible cosmetic hairline. It is not feelable and has no effect on playback. An actual sound clip of the record for sale is available in our Instagram post.
Sleeve is in strong VG+ condition, with light ring wear and light edge wear. No splits.
