1: New Africa (17:40) 2: Space Spy (7:01) 3: Exploration (10:46) 4: When (12:10)
Description:
"New Africa" is a remarkable jazz album by the legendary trombonist Grachan Moncur III, now available in CD format. Originally recorded in 1969 and released on the BYG Actuel label, this session captures Moncur's innovative spirit as he leads an ensemble featuring Archie Shepp, Roscoe Mitchell, Dave Burrell, Alan Silva, and Andrew Cyrille. The music blends avant-garde jazz with African influences, creating a powerful sonic journey that reflects both political consciousness and musical exploration. This reissue by Ultra Vybe brings renewed attention to one of free jazz's most influential works.
Grachan Moncur III stands out as one of the pivotal figures in modern jazz trombone. Known for his work with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and collaborations with Jackie McLean and Lee Morgan, Moncur has consistently pushed boundaries through his compositions and improvisational style. "New Africa" remains a testament to his vision'melding tradition with innovation'and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
Ultra Vybe is renowned for its dedication to high-quality reissues of classic albums across genres such as jazz, soul, funk, and more. Based in Japan, Ultra Vybe specializes in bringing rare gems back into circulation with meticulous remastering and packaging standards that appeal to collectors worldwide.
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