Putumayo Presents Jazz Around The World (CD)

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The fascinating global journey of jazz is one of musics most remarkable stories. Jazz Around the World showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well established and newer artists performing extraordinary covers and originals, this collection incorporates a wide range of rhythms, instruments and melodies into a constantly evolving genre. The album features outstanding tracks by Cameroonian singer Blick Bassy, jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham with Asere, New Zealand Maori musician Kataraina Pipi, Guadalajaran multicultural quartet Sherele and Spanish/Algerian singer Kad. Jazz Around the World is Putumayo's third jazz collection, joining successful recent releases Latin Jazz and Women of Jazz. Reviews: Mail & Guardian, South Africa: ("Summer sounds to take into a new decade") Jazz Around the World is perfectly made for those sundowner hangouts with intimate company. The track selection presents a number of everybody's favourite jazz and world music standards reimagined by a host of highly skilled musicians. Others are not so much standards as super hits. The Kora Jazz Trio reworks Chan Chan, a number made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club. It is one of the most refreshing versions out there. The conga, piano and kora are blended to turn the usually upbeat piece into an elegant ambient theme. Summertime, the George Gershwin classic, which has a strong opera and jazz history, is revitalised as a cosy world piece by Keletigui Diabate with Habib Koite and Bamada. - Percy Mabandu