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Here And There

by Kibrom Birhane

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jazzzbuster5 Extending the spirit of Mulatu Astatke into the 2020's, Kibrom is launching into so many exciting new areas of Ethio Jazz, Spirituality, and dare I say, even some Jazz/Rock crossover elements. This is exciting, innovative, and inspirational stuff! I can see myself digging this for decades to come. I look forward to hearing your exciting next chapter Kibrom. Favorite track: Pendulum.
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Ayax Faithful to the ethiopian roots, yet exploratory and experimental Favorite track: Tinish Tinish.
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1.
Merkato 05:25
2.
Weleta 05:44
3.
Enate 06:12
4.
Ethiopia 06:51
5.
Mender 06:00
6.
Digis 04:49
7.
Maleda 05:42
8.
Pendulum 06:39
9.
10.
Circles 08:15
11.
Abetu 07:27

about

Summer 2022 marks the release of Here And There, the new album by the critically acclaimed Ethiopian jazz musician Kibrom Birhane. His third and most adventurous record to date, Here And There is a conscious exploration and deep dive into the waters of life; complex yet harmonious soundscapes stem from a diverse range of influences across a broad spectrum, ranging from the sacred and profane, to the pioneering and contemporary. Having absorbed thousand year old Ethiopian orthodox chanting as a child, while expertly acquainting himself with the traditional instruments of the region, Kibrom has focused his diverse musical talents studying past Ethiopian Jazz legends from the 1970s with modern day contemporaries while continuing to reach new depths and discovery. The result of this is the new album Here And There: an inimitable body of work that is a fresh and compelling proposition in today's musical landscape.

Supported by a stellar, multicultural roster of some of LA's finest session players and recorded direct to two inch tape during an intimate live studio session without headphones under the direction of engineer/producer, Kamal de Iruretagoyena Humphrey at Flying Carpet Studios, this latest jewel truly captures Birhane's unquestionable talent. The resulting tracks recall such jazz masterpieces as "Celestial Blues" by Gary Bartz and Joe Henderson's "Earth", creating a special atmosphere within the recording that adds much character to the album as a whole.

The Upbeat Groove of 'Merkato' swings like the outdoor markets of Addis Ababa, while the bossa nova influenced 'Weleta' melds Afro-Latin soul with 1960's West Coast cool. Kibrom offers a stiffing homage to family and community on 'Mender', reflecting further on his family ties in 'Enate', a jumping vocal tribute in 11/8 time that features a notable sax solo by Randal Fisher.

Here And There not only delivers the ancient traditional and deep jazz roots of Kibrom's native Ethiopia, but also lifts the listener to a new and unique musical space informed by his work as member of L.A. based Ethio-Cali; an ensemble that boasts such illustrious musicians as Kamasi Washington, Dexter Story, Mark De-Clive Lowe and Todd Simon. In this album, Kibrom has woven Ethiopian Jazz, East-African Funk, Spiritual and Soul Jazz with Psychedelic threads into a rich tapestry of musical colors.

Kibrom Birhane is the future of Ethiopian jazz. He has a deep connection to the past and a vision for the future. His keyboard playing and improvisation reaches the deepest depths of the cosmos inside an unlimited musical universe.

credits

released June 24, 2022

Wurlitzer, Piano, Organ, Krar, Talkbox and Vocals – Kibrom Birhane
Guitar – Nadav Peled
Saxophone – Randal Fisher
Trombone – Fabio Santana
Trumpet – Glenn Holdaway
Percussion – Kahlil Cummings
Drums – Jake Najor
Bass – Dave Pinewood tracks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11
Bass – Misgana Mulat tracks 8,9,10
Composed and arranged by Kibrom Birhane
Produced, engineered and mixed by Kamal de Iruretagoyena Humphrey

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Kibrom Birhane Los Angeles, California

Ethiopian-born Jazz Musician Kibrom Birhane mixes Spiritual Jazz with Ethiopian Jazz motifs to create a unique and deep sound that resonates across many cultures and musical concepts. His understanding of Jazz and improvisation is unparalleled among Jazz artists in the world today. This understanding combined with a connection to the spirits creates a rich and diverse tapestry of sounds & ideas. ... more

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