Ernest Ranglin: Alextown [full Album] -
: Produced by Marc Minelli, the record features high-tech arrangements that some critics compared to Herbie Hancock’s dancefloor-oriented forays.
A notable review from The Times describes the album as a "clever studio makeover" that blends township rhythms with jazz to offer a glimpse into modern world music. Ernest Ranglin: Alextown [Full Album]
Ernest Ranglin & the African Jazz Pioneers: Alextown [Alextown] : Produced by Marc Minelli, the record features
: Alongside the African Jazz Pioneers, the album features guest vocals from the Mahotella Queens on tracks like "Amogumbi". Full Album Track List Full Album Track List You can listen to
You can listen to the full album and explore the specific tracks mentioned above here: Ernest Ranglin: Alextown [Full Album] YouTube• Oct 30, 2015
The album (2005) is a unique collaborative effort between Jamaican guitar legend Ernest Ranglin and the African Jazz Pioneers . Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, it represents a fusion of Jamaican ska and reggae with South African township jazz. Critical Perspective: A "21st-Century World Music"
The album consists of 10 tracks that journey through these cross-continental sounds: Pictures of Jozy Ezi Myama Joss Song Alextown 38 Melle Street Amogumbi South African Sunset Just Guitar Magic Jazz Club Five