KWELA Gwigwi's Band 1967 UK Afro Jazz LP Dudu Pukwana Chris McGregor RARE
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$ 53
Sold For
Feb 28, 2014
Sold Date
Feb 21, 2014
Start Date
$ 10
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USA
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Description
- From 1967 on the 77 Records label, stock number Afro/101, this is an original UK pressing - NOT a reissue - of the impossible to find "Kwela" LP by Gwigwi's Band. Gwigwi's band consisted of six musicians, four who were native to South Africa and had settled in Lodon in the mid 60's: Gwigwi Mrwebi - alto sax, Dudu Pukwana - alto sax, Chris McGregor - piano, and Ronnie Beer - tenor sax. They were joined by Coleridge Goode on bass and Laurie Allen on drums. McGregor went on to be a giant in the UK prog / jazz world and Allen went on to play drums for both Gong & Robert Wyatt. In addition, Goode and Beer also had stellar careers in the UK jazz scene and Pukwana is a legend in the afro funk/beat scene. The LP was produced by Doug Dobell, who owned the 77 Records label and record store in London at the time. The music itself is Kwela, the popular dance music of South Africa in the 60's. There are 16 songs on the album, all short yet beautiful with each track featuring solos from Pukwana, Mrwebi, or McGregor and sometimes two of the three. This one is definitely a must for any fans chasing down the roots of afro beat and jazz, and should be of interest to fans of the UK jazz and progressive scenes as well. Jacket grades VG, showing some handling/corner creasing; original owner unfortunately repaired the unglued bottom edge with a piece of clear tape along the entirety of the bottom seam. Vinyl is a shiny VG, showing paper and surface marks and hairlines on either side. Playback is solid - some crackle at times, and the occasional pops/ticks - with no skips or repeats. Labels are crsip with no spindle wear. Buyer pays $4.00 media shipping in the US, $22.00 airmail overseas. Thanks for looking and good luck. NOTE: As of January 27th, US postal rates have increased. Buyers now pay $4.00 media shipping in the US, $22.00 first class mail overseas. Thanks for looking and good luck!
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