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| Abdullah Ibrahim in Queen Elizabeth Hall Monday 13 November 2006 London Jazz Festival 2006 in association with BBC Radio 3 will present Abdullah Ibrahim In Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, UK. A jazz legend of global stature, pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is, in addition to being a charismatic symbol of the rich South African jazz heritage, an instrumentalist whose solo performances create a hypnotic, spiritual atmosphere that is quite breathtaking. From luminous, gospel-like anthems to hypnotic rhythmic vamps, his music is accessible and compelling - it's rich with complex harmonies and a steely mysticism. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the world's greatest musicians in a unique solo acoustic concert. 'When he plays melodies tumble out effortlessly, as he slides from theme to theme like a laid back South African reincarnation of Thelonius Monk. It's the musical equivalent of a great raconteur telling you about his life' (Guardian). write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |