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."[ Allmusic Review], accessed September 9, 2009The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide said the album "contains the best of his early solo work".
Track listing All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams "Afrisong" – 5:03 "The Infinite Flow" – 5:55 "Peace On You" – 7:35 "Hymn to the East" – 4:30 "Roots" – 3:56 "Blues For M." – 3:44 "The New People" – 10:11 Recorded at Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, on September 9, 1975
Personnel Muhal Richard Abrams – piano
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