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​Mostly we put our daily recommendations here for the blog readers among you, although occasionally we go longform.
Reading about music is a bit like looking at pictures of food - not nearly half as much fun as getting involved, so we scribble a brief intro to hopefully whet your appetite but you're better off just hitting play. Not very "slow" I know but there's a lot of music to check these days & hopefully you'll find the recommendations a handy filter.
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27/6/2022 0 Comments

Kibrom Birhane - Here And there (Flying Carpet)

What Your Ears Say & The Cover LOoks LIke


What We Say

The Middle East and Africa bridging sounds of Ethiopian jazz will never get old for me so it's nice to hear Kibrom Birhane drop his sophomore LP for Flying Carpet Records of this most evocative, almost mystical jazz sub-genre, whilst giving it a personal West coast twist here and there for good measure.

What The Release Notes Say

Summer 2022 marks the release of Here And There, the new album by the critically acclaimed Ethiopian jazz musician Kibrom Birhane. His third and most adventurous record to date, Here And There is a conscious exploration and deep dive into the waters of life; complex yet harmonious soundscapes stem from a diverse range of influences across a broad spectrum, ranging from the sacred and profane, to the pioneering and contemporary. Having absorbed thousand year old Ethiopian orthodox chanting as a child, while expertly acquainting himself with the traditional instruments of the region, Kibrom has focused his diverse musical talents studying past Ethiopian Jazz legends from the 1970s with modern day contemporaries while continuing to reach new depths and discovery. The result of this is the new album Here And There: an inimitable body of work that is a fresh and compelling proposition in today's musical landscape. 

Supported by a stellar, multicultural roster of some of LA's finest session players and recorded direct to two inch tape during an intimate live studio session without headphones under the direction of engineer/producer, Kamal de Iruretagoyena Humphrey at Flying Carpet Studios, this latest jewel truly captures Birhane's unquestionable talent. The resulting tracks recall such jazz masterpieces as "Celestial Blues" by Gary Bartz and Joe Henderson's "Earth", creating a special atmosphere within the recording that adds much character to the album as a whole. 

The Upbeat Groove of 'Merkato' swings like the outdoor markets of Addis Ababa, while the bossa nova influenced 'Weleta' melds Afro-Latin soul with 1960's West Coast cool. Kibrom offers a stiffing homage to family and community on 'Mender', reflecting further on his family ties in 'Enate', a jumping vocal tribute in 11/8 time that features a notable sax solo by Randal Fisher. 

Here And There not only delivers the ancient traditional and deep jazz roots of Kibrom's native Ethiopia, but also lifts the listener to a new and unique musical space informed by his work as member of L.A. based Ethio-Cali; an ensemble that boasts such illustrious musicians as Kamasi Washington, Dexter Story, Mark De-Clive Lowe and Todd Simon. In this album, Kibrom has woven Ethiopian Jazz, East-African Funk, Spiritual and Soul Jazz with Psychedelic threads into a rich tapestry of musical colors. 

Kibrom Birhane is the future of Ethiopian jazz. He has a deep connection to the past and a vision for the future. His keyboard playing and improvisation reaches the deepest depths of the cosmos inside an unlimited musical universe.

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CREDITS
Wurlitzer, Piano, Organ, Krar, Talkbox and Vocals – Kibrom Birhane 
Guitar – Nadav Peled 
Saxophone – Randal Fisher 
Trombone – Fabio Santana 
Trumpet – Glenn Holdaway 
Percussion – Kahlil Cummings 
Drums – Jake Najor 
Bass – Dave Pinewood tracks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11 
Bass – Misgana Mulat tracks 8,9,10 
Composed and arranged by Kibrom Birhane 
Produced, engineered and mixed by Kamal de Iruretagoyena Humphrey

IF YOU LIKE KIBROM BIRHANE THEN YOU MIGHT LIKE THE SLOW WORLD PLAYLIST

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