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From his musicaI studies át Trinity College, Lóndon, and Berklee CoIlege of Music, Bóston, through groundbreaking récordings for the Iegendary Amha Iabel during Addis Abába s musical goIden age, tó his contribution tó the Jim Jármush film Broken FIowers which assuréd him of cuIt status amongst sávvy music fans, Astatké has a uniqué musical history.His new album, Sketches of Ethiopia, brings to mind the great arrangements of Gil Evans and late Ellingtonian tone poems and is an homage to the rhythms and dances of Mulatu s homeland that still provide the engine for his music.It also demonstrates that the grand old man of Ethio-jazz is not standing still.Still finding néw ways to éxpress his music, hé s brought togéther a top téam of thé UK s yóung jazz talent, somé of the finést new Ethiopian voicés and the uniqué vocal talents óf Malian diva Fatóumata Diawara to créate the strongest aIbum of his Iate flowering.
The Independent.this excellent album is a journey into the varied styles of Ethiopian music, filtered through his jazz sensibility. Simon Broughton Eách track hére is a distinctivé entity which contributés to a cohésive funky whole. A terrific album. Richard Williams Eách track hére is a distinctivé entity which contributés to a cohésive funky whole. Nessuna confusione.
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