Trains to Taung
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Trains to Taung | ||
Studio album by Paul Hanmer | ||
Released | 1997 | |
Genre | Jazz | |
Length | 109:45 | |
Label | Sheer Sound | |
Producer(s) | Andrew Smith | |
Paul Hanmer chronology | ||
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'Trains to Taung' (1997) |
'Window To Elsewhere' (1998) |
This debut album of jazz pianist Paul Hanmer is a smooth and groovy brew of minimalist jazz and African umbaqanga sounds. Named for the home of Taung Child, the album was an immediate hit upon its release in 1997.
[edit] Track listing
- "Meeting of the Women" – 5:07
- "Consciencelessness" – 7:12
- "Prop Hat" – 9:00
- "Umhlangano" – 5:31
- "Chef's Groove" – 9:20
- "Trains to Taung" – 11:25
- "Tempo Di Bhutto" – 4:55
- "Slow Samba" – 8:07
- "Meeting of the Women" (Reprise) – 9:04
[edit] Personnel
- Paul Hanmer - piano
- Denis Lalouette - electric bass
- Jethro Shasha - drums
- Louis Mhlanga - electric guitars
- Neill Ettridge - drums on 8
- Basi Mahlasela - percussion
- André Abrahamse - fretless bass on 5 & 6