Electric South African Jazz from MABUTA
Led by bassist, composer, producer, and Cape Town native Shane Cooper, Welcome To The World is the debut release from MABUTA, a collective of incredible musicians from the currently thriving South African jazz scene. The record nicely blends electric jazz instrumentation with funky Afro-grooves, and driving synth melodies. The album also features special guest London-based saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings on two of the best tracks on the record, “Bamako Love Song” and “Fences”. Other great tracks include “Log Out Shut Down” with tenor saxophonist Buddy Wells, “Beneath The Waves,” and the title track “Welcome To The World.” Released earlier this year, Welcome To The World is one of the better jazz recordings of 2018, and finally sees a much deserved vinyl release through Johannesburg’s Afrosynth Records.
