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 01. "Radcliffe" 02. "Green Africa" 03. "The way to nice" 04. "Assosa" 05. "I faram gami I faram" 06. "Mulatu's mood" 07. "Ethio blues" 08. "Boogaloo" 09. "Motherland"
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 | | Description: | Mulatu Steps Ahead by Mulatu Astatke, released 10 March 2011, includes the following tracks: "The Way To Nice", "I Faram Gami I Faram", "Ethio Blues", "Motherland" and more.
This version of Mulatu Steps Ahead comes as a 1xCD. - This is the first new solo album by Mulatu Astatke himself since the 1980 s!! a rich new album of Ethio sounds, perfect for all fans of world music, Jazz and the outstanding selling Ethiopiques series. Following his acclaimed collaboration on STRUT with THE HELIOCENTRICS, the Father of Ethio Jazz now presents his brand new studio album, "Mulatu Steps Ahead?. The album explores new directions in fusions of Western Jazz with Ethiopian modes, moving forward the pioneering sound Mulatu developed during the '60 's and '70 's (as showcased on the recent Strut compilation "New York * Addis * London?). Tracks were recorded with members of EITHER/ORCHESTRA in Boston, with contributions by traditional Ethiopian musicians in Addis, members of the Heliocentrics and some of the UK's leading Jazz and African players during the final sessions in London in November 2009. The A-list line-up of musicians include BYRON WALLEN (UK), JACK YGLESIAS, JAMES ARBEN and DANNY KEANE from the Heliocentrics, members of Either/Orchestra in Boston and leading players from Addis Ababa.1. Recorded at Wellspring Studios, Acton, MA (USA), 6th December 2007 and 9th April 2008
Recorded at Mateku Studios & Andi Studios, Addis Ababa
2. Recorded at Wellspring Studios, Acton, MA (USA), 6th December 2007 and 9th April 2008
Recorded at Mateku Studios, Addis Ababa
3. Recorded at The Way Studios, London, 16th-21st November 2009
4. Recorded at Wellspring Studios, Acton, MA (USA), 6th December 2007 and 9th April 2008
Recorded at The Way Studios, London, 16th-21st November 2009
Recorded at Mateku Studios & Andi Studios, Addis Ababa
5. Recorded at Wellspring Studios, Acton, MA (USA), 6th December 2007 and 9th April 2008
Recorded at The Way Studios, London, 16th-21st November 2009
Recorded at Mateku Studios, Addis Ababa
6. Recorded at The Way Studios, London, 16th-21st November 2009
7. Recorded at Wellspring Studios, Acton, MA (USA), 6th December 2007 and 9th April 2008
Recorded at Mateku Studios, Addis Ababa
8. Recorded at Wellspring Studios, Acton, MA (USA), 6th December 2007 and 9th April 2008
Recorded at The Way Studios, London, 16th-21st November 2009
Recorded at Mateku Studios & Andi Studios, Addis Ababa
9. Recorded at The Way Studios, London, 16th-21st November 2009
Recorded at Mateku Studios, Addis Ababa
Mixed at The Way Studios, London
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8 Preliminary mixing and digital editing Keynote Studios, Medford, MA (USA)
Vibes and additional overdubs also recorded Keynote Studios, Medford, MA (USA)
Mastered at Mandy Parnell Mastering
? 2009 Strut
© 2009 Strut
Strut is part of the !K7 label group
Made in Germany
Package design by Matt Thame at Auto / www.studioauto.co.uk
Published by:
!K7 Music Publishing (tracks 1 to 4, 6, 7, 9)
Ichabod Music & Joel Yennior (tracks 5, 8)
"Mulatu Steps Ahead" on CD is a landmark album by Ethiopian vibraphonist, composer and bandleader Mulatu Astatke, widely regarded as the father of Ethio-jazz. Recorded decades into his career, the album shows Astatke refining his signature blend of traditional Ethiopian scales with jazz, funk and subtle Latin influences. The tracks are built around hypnotic grooves, warm horn arrangements and floating vibraphone and keyboard lines that create a deep, cinematic mood. "Mulatu Steps Ahead" feels both timeless and contemporary: it reconnects with the sound that made Astatke a cult figure and pushes it forward through sophisticated arrangements and a modern production that will appeal to jazz listeners, world-music fans and adventurous beat-lovers alike.
Mulatu Astatke's concise artist bio: Astatke is celebrated as the pioneer of Ethio-jazz, a style he developed by merging Ethiopian musical traditions with jazz and Latin rhythms. His recordings from the late 1960s and 1970s became influential cult classics, and his rediscovery by a global audience was fueled in part by the "Éthiopiques" reissue series and by the use of his music in Jim Jarmusch's film "Broken Flowers". Today he is recognized as a major innovator in modern jazz and global music, with a lasting influence on contemporary musicians and producers.
The CD is released by Strut/Indigo. Strut is known as a high-quality reissue and catalog label with a strong focus on rare grooves, Afro-funk, disco, jazz and global sounds, carefully restoring and presenting historically important recordings. Their releases typically feature detailed liner notes and great sound, helping to introduce overlooked artists and scenes to a wider audience. Indigo acts as a well-established distributor and partner in the German-speaking market, bringing these specialist releases into regular retail and ensuring lasting availability.
"Mulatu Steps Ahead" on CD thus combines an essential chapter in Ethio-jazz history with the curated, archival approach of Strut/Indigo, resulting in a richly produced, carefully presented album that invites deep listening and rediscovery. | | | No. of tracks: |
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05105772 |
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