African Sun - Austria 1972
Don Cherry (trumpet)
African Sun - Austria 1972
Don Cherry (trumpet)
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Adventurous, boundary-breaking, and deeply expressive, Don Cherry is captured in mesmerising form on this O1 Austrian national radio broadcast, live from Musikforum Schloss in 1972. A pioneer of free jazz and global fusion, Cherry leads a spellbinding performance that transcends genre, blending improvisation with world music influences and spiritual intensity.
From hypnotic rhythms to free-flowing melodic lines, this set pulses with creativity and fearless exploration. Cherry's distinctive trumpet voice moves effortlessly between lyrical beauty and abstract expression, supported by a group attuned to every subtle shift and surge. The result is a performance that feels organic, unpredictable, and utterly alive.
Off Beat brings you this original broadcast, offering a rare window into a transformative era of jazz. Essential for collectors and adventurous listeners alike, it's a powerful reminder of Don Cherry's visionary artistry and his enduring impact on the evolution of modern music.
Contents and tracklist
Disc 1
1. Allah-o-Akbar / Waya-wa-Egoli / Blues For America / Kalahari
2. Ntsikanas Bell / Good News (false start) / Don flute solo
3. Good News / Don trumpet solo / Little Boy
4. African Sun
5. The Stride / The Pilgrim, part 1
Disc 2
6. O Berimbau (Nanas solo)
7. The Pilgrim, part 2 / unknown / Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro
8. Cherry / unknown / Waya-wa-Egoli
9. unknown / Blues For America
10. Cherry (incomplete)