African Space Program – Dollar Brand – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Dollar Brand’s ‘African Space Program’ is a landmark in jazz history—an album that radiates both the earthiness of African musical traditions and the limitless curiosity of experimental jazz. Recorded in 1973 at a pivotal moment in the artist’s career, this suite finds Abdullah Ibrahim (then still widely known as Dollar Brand) leading a superb ensemble through expansive compositions that blur the lines between deep groove, spiritual exploration, and avant-garde freedom. The album’s heartbeat pulses with African percussion and the warmth of Ibrahim’s piano, while horns and vocals spiral outward, suggesting new galaxies of sound. The record is not just a testament to Ibrahim’s compositional vision but also a celebration of cultural fusion, bridging township rhythms with the forward-thinking energy of early 1970s jazz. For collectors, this is more than a listening experience—it’s a piece of living history, capturing an artist in full flight and a moment when jazz boldly reimagined itself on a global scale. Owning this album connects you to a tradition of innovation and cross-cultural dialogue that still resonates in jazz today.

Track List:
A1 – Tintiyana, First Part – 6:58
A2 – Tintiyana, Second Part – 13:00
B – Jabulani – Easter Joy – 22:48