Instrumental, English vocals, other languages
International relevance: ***
Percussionist Anthony 'Reebop' Kwaku
Bah (usually spelt Baah) made a couple of albums for Island Records (including ”Welcome
to the Canteen” with Traffic members in 1971) but this was his only
uniquely Swedish album, with a stellar cast of Fläsket Brinner members, jazz
pianist Bobo Stenson, the everpresent Jan Schaffer. and Maffy Falay
of the mighty Sevda. It's an eclectic jazz effort with well
proportioned ingredients of American and African funk, prog, and even
dashes of psych. It's tempting to compare it to early 70's Don Cherry and while
not entirely wrong this album has a stronger fusion feel (this time
not meant as chastisement) than what Cherry usually had. It's a vital concoction, highlighted by the merciless groove of
”Lovin' You Baby” and the sexy ”200 to 500 Years Ago” that
goes on for nine funky and hypnotizing minutes. Essential.
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