Celebration (Bheki Mseleku album)
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | World Circuit[1] | |||
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Celebration is the debut album by the South African musician Bheki Mseleku.[2][3] It was on the short list of nominees for the 1992 Mercury Prize.[4] Courtney Pine contributed to the album, which was recorded in two days.[5][6]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
The Plain Dealer deemed the album "a serious, heartfelt and a very enjoyable first effort."[8]
AllMusic wrote: "While his percussive, slashing style is reminiscent of McCoy Tyner and Don Pullen, [Mseleku] has his own voicings, phrasing, rhythmic drive, and sound."[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Celebration" | |
| 2. | "One for All – All for One" | |
| 3. | "Angola" | |
| 4. | "Blues for Afrika" | |
| 5. | "The Age of Inner Knowing" | |
| 6. | "The Messenger" | |
| 7. | "Joy" | |
| 8. | "Supreme Love" | |
| 9. | "Cycle" | |
| 10. | "Closer to the Source" |
References
[edit]- ^ Booth, Garry (May 22, 1992). "Arts: Bheki Mseleku – Jazz". Financial Times. p. 15.
- ^ Delingpole, James (17 July 1992). "Simply Red is bookies' choice for music prize". The Daily Telegraph. p. 9.
- ^ Fordham, John (30 Dec 1992). "Jazz". The Guardian Features Page. The Guardian.
- ^ "Mercury Prize".
- ^ "Bheki Mseleku Biography by Jason Ankeny". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ Sinclair, David (August 8, 1992). "Shortlist that's long on quality". Features. The Times.
- ^ a b "Celebration Review by Ron Wynn". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Steven (January 7, 1994). "Celebration". Friday. The Plain Dealer. p. 36.
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