African Dawn
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| African Dawn | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | June 1982 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 55:55 |
| Label | Enja |
African Dawn is a solo piano album by Abdullah Ibrahim.
Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim recorded the album in June 1982.[1] It contains tributes to fellow musicians John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Billy Strayhorn.[2]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [1] |
African Dawn was released by Enja Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow commented that Ibrahim "displays his South African heritage and his optimistic view of the future in his unique brand of jazz. African Dawn is a fine example of his solo piano talents."[2]
