Don Cherry - African Sun - Live in Austria 197 [2CD set]

Cat. no: OFB2CD5026
Format: CD 2CD set
Barcode: 3552398502637
Release Date: 08 May 2026
Genre: Jazz

Adventurous, boundary-breaking, and deeply expressive, Don Cherry is captured in mesmerising form on this O1 Austrian national radio broadcast, live from Musikforum Schloss in 1972

A pioneer of free jazz and global fusion, Cherry leads a spellbinding performance that transcends genre, blending improvisation with world music infuences and spiritual intensity.

From hypnotic rhythms to free- fowing melodic lines, this set pulses with creativity and fearless exploration. Cherry's distinctive trumpet voice moves effortlessly between lyrical beauty and abstract expression, supported by a group attuned to every subtle shift and surge. The result is a performance that feels organic, unpredictable, and utterly alive.

Off Beat brings you this original broadcast, offering a rare window into a transformative era of jazz. Essential for collectors and adventurous listeners alike, it's a powerful reminder of Don Cherry's visionary artistry and his enduring impact on the evolution of modern music.

Tracks: Allah- o- Akbar / Waya- wa- Egoli / Blues For America / Kalahari / Ntsikanas Bell / Good News (false start) / Don fute solo / Good News / Don trumpet solo / Little Boy / African Sun / The Stride / The Pilgrim, part 1 / O Berimbau (Nanas solo) / The Pilgrim, part 2 / unknown / Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro / Cherry / unknown / Waya-wa-Egoli / unknown / Blues For America / Cherry (incomplete)