Pat Matshikiza

Saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi was a key figure in the development of modern jazz in South Africa, from his time with the Jazz Epistles (which included Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela) in the late 1950s. This session was a collaboration with fellow jazz pioneer, pianist Pat Matshikiza, originally issued on Gallo GL1796, which became a classic of township jazz, taking on board aspects of American jazz and incorporating them within an African framework.

PERSONNEL:

• Dennis Phillips, Kippie Moketsi - (alto sax)
• Basil Coetzee - (tenor sax)
• Pat Matshikiza - (piano)
• Alec Khaoli- (bass)
• Sipho Mabuse - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Tshona!
• A2. Stop And Start

• SIDE B
• B1. Umgababa
• B2. Kippie's Prayer