The Souljazz Orchestra 'Under Burning Skies' Format:CD intricately balancing Western jazz arrangements

intricately balancing Western jazz arrangements with the rich sounds of traditional Ethiopian instruments including the krar

Now reissued by Strut Records

“It is important for me to continually reference Africa’s own musical history

eleven years after being recorded

Oghene Kologbo remembers

The Souljazz Orchestra 'Under Burning Skies' Format:CD intricately balancing Western jazz arrangementsCanadas fastest moving and hardest working collective are back with one of their finest albums to date, a brand new journey into tropical, soul and jazz styles on their scorching new release, Under Burning Skies. Turbulent times call for strong voices and The Souljazz Orchestras new set packs a suitably heavy lyrical punch, with wry observations and an urge for progressive change. Musically, the band continue to push the limits, dusting off 80s