Afrisong is a solo piano album by Muhal Richard Abrams

Muhal Richard Abrams

Muhal Richard Abrams is an American educator, administrator, composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist, and jazz pianist in the Free jazz medium. Abrams compresses both contemporary and traditional ideas into lean, elegant pieces.- Biography :Abrams attended DuSable High School in Chicago...

 which was released on India Navigation

India Navigation

India Navigation was an American independent record label that was active from the 1970s to the early 1990s. Founded by corporate lawyer Bob Cummins, the label specialized in jazz music, particularly avant-garde jazz.-Discography:...

 and the Japanese Trio/Whynot label and features seven performances by Abrams recorded in Chicago in September 1975. The Allmusic review states "Muhal Richard Abrams seamlessy blended elements of stride, bebop, blues, and free music on this collection of solo piano pieces... It was also a chance for Abrams to display his instrumental facility and underrated keyboard skills, which often take a back seat to his arranging, compositions and bandleading.".

Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams

1. "Afrisong" – 5:03
2. "The Infinite Flow" – 5:55
3. "Peace On You" – 7:35
4. "Hymns to the Last" – 4:30
5. "Roots" – 3:56
6. "Blues For M." – 3:44
7. "The New People" – 10:11
   • Recorde at Universal Recording Studios, Chicago on September 9, 1975