Tapestry Works

Tapestry Works
	Artist: Title: Label: Format: Price:	Malombo Jazz Makers Down Lucky's Way Tapestry Works LP $ out-of-stock
"First issue since 1969 of the Malombo Jazz Makers' unknown third album, fully licensed from Julian Bahula, with liner notes featuring interviews with Bahula & Lucky Ranku. "Lucas ‘Lucky’ Madumetja Ranku (1941-2016) was one of the greatest African guitarists of his generation. He first made his name with the Malombo Jazz Makers – the successor group to the legendary Malombo Jazzmen, formed in Mamelodi township by guitarist Philip Tabane, drummer Julian Bahula, & flautist Abbey Cindi. When Tabane left the Jazzmen in 1965, Bahula & Cindi called on Lucky to replace him, & the Malombo Jazz Makers were born. Building on the popularity & success of the original Malombo Jazzmen, the Malombo Jazz Makers become immensely popular, touring widely, winning numerous jazz competitions, & recording two successful albums for the Gallo label. "The deep & hypnotic Down Lucky’s Way was their third album. Recorded in 1969, it was the first Malombo Jazz Makers album to feature additional instruments, & the first to feature Abbey Cindi on soprano saxophone as well as flute. But more than anything else, Down Lucky’s Way is a transfixing showcase for Lucky Ranku’s sui generis guitar virtuosity. Quite different from their previous recordings, the album shifted the Jazz Makers’ sound toward hypnotic, extended compositions, layered by organ bass & guitar overdubs. Of all the Malombo Jazz Makers recordings, Down Lucky’s Way is the deepest of mood, & the richest of vision." -Tapestry Works Edition of 500 with a replica laminated flipback sleeve & printed inners. Imported from the UK; arrived here with minor corner dings. Sold out at the label. Hear it &/or buy digital on bandcamp. Lucky Ranku: guitar Julian Bahula: malombo drums Abbey Cindi: flute, soprano saxophone Dick Khoza: drums Zakes Mkhubule: bass Andrew Mfundi: organ