Batoru - Elegy for Africa (Remastered) (1998/2002/2024) [Official Digital Download]

Batoru could be the name of an african bird; here it refers to an idea that - after careful preparation - finally turned into music in 1996. The suite „Elegy for Africa“ was inspired by various travels through Africa and is a musical dedication to the continent of colours and rhythm. Subtly moving grooves supported by an ingenious texture of minimalist ideas, form the basis for expansive melodic developement. drumbeats and heartbeats. The traditional responsibilities of soloinstruments and rhythm section dissolve into a richly woven tapestry of rhythm and tonal colours, that becomes the instantly recognizable hallmark of Batoru.

Sharifa Malik - jazzpoet (4,6,8)
Nils Petter Molvaer - trumpet (1,2,3,4,5,6,8)
Denney Goodhew - alto, soprano and sopranino, saxophones, bass clarinet (2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
Sören Fischer - trombone (2,3,4,5,6)
Franz Bauer - vibes, marimba (2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
Dirk Strakhof - double bass (2,3,4,5,6,8)
Ulrich Moritz - percussion (1,2,3,4,5,6,8)

Tracklist:
1. Batoru (Remaster 2024) (2:40)
2. Birds of Passage (Remaster 2024) (10:29)
3. Doundounba (Remaster 2024) (9:51)
4. Drumbeats and Heartbeats (Remaster 2024) (8:00)
5. Ballad for Tinga-Tinga (Remaster 2024) (9:22)
6. Africa and Aviation (Remaster 2024) (8:11)
7. Never Disturb a Ballaphon Player at Work (Remaster 2024) (3:38)
8. Once Upon a Time (Remaster 2024) (9:04)


Thanks to the Original customer!