Afrisong


Afrisong is a solo piano album by Muhal Richard Abrams which was released on India Navigation and the Japanese Trio/Whynot label and features seven performances by Abrams recorded in Chicago in September 1975.

Reception

The Allmusic review states: "Muhal Richard Abrams seamlessy blended elements of stride, bebop, blues, and free music on this collection of solo piano pieces.... It was also a chance for Abrams to display his instrumental facility and underrated keyboard skills, which often take a back seat to his arranging, compositions and bandleading."The [Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide] said the album "contains the best of his early solo work".

Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams
  1. "Afrisong" – 5:03
  2. "The Infinite Flow" – 5:55
  3. "Peace On You" – 7:35
  4. "Hymn to the East" – 4:30
  5. "Roots" – 3:56
  6. "Blues For M." – 3:44
  7. "The New People" – 10:11

Personnel