Trains to Taung

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Trains to Taung
Trains to Taung cover
Studio album by Paul Hanmer
Released 1997
Genre Jazz
Length 109:45
Label Sheer Sound
Producer(s) Andrew Smith
Paul Hanmer chronology
'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

  1. "Meeting of the Women" – 5:07
  2. "Consciencelessness" – 7:12
  3. "Prop Hat" – 9:00
  4. "Umhlangano" – 5:31
  5. "Chef's Groove" – 9:20
  6. "Trains to Taung" – 11:25
  7. "Tempo Di Bhutto" – 4:55
  8. "Slow Samba" – 8:07
  9. "Meeting of the Women" (Reprise) – 9:04

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