Thursday, August 16, 2018

ANTHONY 'REEBOP' KWAKU BAH – Anthony 'Reebop' Kwaku Bah (Philips, 1973)

 
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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