Italian label Eating Standing reissues Mustafa Abdul Rahman’s 1984 jazz-fusion gem ‘Poygamy’
The Italian-based label Eating Standing, which focuses on hi-quality reissues, has recently re-released the 1984 spiritual jazz-funk masterpiece Polygamy from producer, tenor saxophonist, and percussionist Mustafa Abdul Rahman.
Mustafa might not be a “household jazz name,” however he has strong roots in the music. He was a childhood friend of the Ayler brothers with whom he played in different formations. He also played with other pioneering artists such as Noah Howard and Charles Tyler, on a still unreleased album recorded for Amiri Baraka’s Jihad label, and worked with The Legendary Master Brotherhood and Steve Reid.
This 6-track recording features a fusion of spiritual jazz melodies, funky layered percussion grooves, soaring trumpet solos from notably Ahmed Abdullah and Malachi Thompson, soulful Leon Thomas-like vocals by Odell Grier and more.
Overall, an impressive well-quality reissue that up until now, has fallen much under the radar.
Highly recommended!
Mustafa — ‘Poygamy’
(Originally released: 1984 / Fatimah Records International)
(Reissued: 2023 / Eating Standing)
- Silent World
- Polygamy
- God Is
- Afternoon In Paris
- One And Only Love
- Some Other Blues
