Ernest Ranglin & the African Jazz Pioneers: Alextown [Alextown]
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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 & the African Jazz Pioneers: Alextown
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" Critical Perspective: A "21st-Century World Music" The album
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
: Alongside the African Jazz Pioneers, the album features guest vocals from the Mahotella Queens on tracks like "Amogumbi". Full Album Track List