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#idrisackamoor&thepyramids #vinyl #vinylrecords
Idris Ackamoor, the legendary pioneer of Afro-futurist jazz, has come together with The Pyramids to create a groundbreaking new session that pays homage to their 50-year history of soul-stirring jams influenced by Sun Ra and Pharoah Sanders. This powerful collaboration took place at the renowned Quatermass Studio, helmed by the talented drummer and producer Malcolm Catto, who brought together the San Francisco and London recordings to create a truly remarkable album. With intricate scores featuring string sections and choral elements, this latest release showcases Ackamoor’s ongoing evolution in jazz, while staying true to the Pyramids’ spiritual Afro-jazz sound that fans have come to love.
Led by the core Pyramids members including Idris Ackamoor on sax, keytar, and organ, Margaux Simmons on flute, Sandra Poindexter on violin, and Bobby Cobb on guitar, the tracks on this album cover a wide range of themes. From hard-hitting commentaries on police brutality such as ‘Police Dem’ to heartfelt celebrations of ancestors and departed loved ones like ‘Requiem For The Ancestors’ and ‘Re-Memory’, each composition showcases the deep-rooted influences that have shaped the Pyramids’ unique sound. The album also takes listeners on cosmic journeys, evident in the title track ‘Afro-Futuristic Dreams’ and the experimental closer ‘Nice It Up’. With mixing by Malcolm Catto and mastering by Peter Beckmann at Technology Works, this release is a testament to the unwavering talent and creativity of these seasoned musicians. The beautiful cover artwork illustration by David Alabo adds an extra layer of artistic depth to this extraordinary album that will surely captivate fans of Ackamoor’s work, as well as enthusiasts of Sun Ra and Pharoah Sanders influenced jazz.
