Kwela, Allen
Black Beauty
Allen Kwela, the legendary guitarist and composer central to the story of South African jazz, channels Wes Montgomery and overlays home-grown marabi, setting the benchmark for what became known as "70s township jazz." 'Black Beauty' features four tracks composed and led by Kwela with a stellar line-up of musicians including Kippie Moeketsi, Barney Rachabane, Gilbert Matthews, Dennis Mpale, Sipho Gumede and others. First ever vinyl reissue, a deluxe 180gr edition with printed inner sleeve and pressed at Pallas in Germany. Audio mastered and cut for vinyl by Frank Merritt at The Carvery. Liner notes by Kwanele Sosibo featuring key musician interviews, new insights and unseen photos.