Name: 3
Brand: Abdullah Ibrahim

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GB1591

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Gatefold Sleeve with Obi

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Proper

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4571524500650

Total Cap

Black LPx3

GB1591CD

Mini replica gatefold sleeve, obi &amp; booklet

4571524500667

CDx2

Artist

Abdullah Ibrahim

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Gearbox

Abdullah Ibrahim, born as Adolph Johannes Brand in Cape Town in 1934, is a legendary South African jazz musician known for his exceptional piano and saxophone skills. He earned the nickname "Dollar" during his youth due to his regular purchases of jazz LPs from US-American soldiers. In 1968, after converting to Islam, he changed his name to Abdullah Ibrahim but continued performing and recording under the *Dollar Brand* moniker for some time.

One of Ibrahim's most significant contributions to South African heritage is his composition "Mannenberg" from 1974, which has been hailed as a seminal piece and even considered an unofficial national anthem. Recognizing his immense talent and influence on music, Mr. Ibrahim was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2009.

If you enjoy artists like *Jacky Terrasson*, *Brad Mehldau Trio*, or *Esbjörn Svensson*, then Abdullah Ibrahim's music will surely captivate you with its unique blend of jazz elements and cultural influences.

Gearbox is a British independent label founded in 2009 by Darrel Sheinman. Based in London and Tokyo, Gearbox releases new music by contemporary artists as well as previously-unreleased archival recordings. They are well known for their jazz releases, including the "BBC Jazz For Moderns" series taken from jazz programmes on the BBC. The label also has a series called Japanese Editions featuring legendary performances at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London.

In addition to their record releases, Gearbox operates a mastering studio located at Tileyard Studios in King's Cross, London. Equipped with vintage analog equipment, including a 1967 Haeco Scully lathe with Westrex amplifiers, they offer high-quality lacquer cutting and mastering services. The studio also provides direct-to-disc or tape recording using the adjacent recording studio.

For its own releases, Gearbox Records collaborates with Optimal Media GmbH. Known engineers associated with the label include Darrel Sheinman (Daz), Caspar Sutton-Jones (caspar@gearbox), Cicely Balston (2013-2016), Carla Iannace (since 2021 - carla@gearbox), and Kristina Rhodes (2021-2023). The studio is credited on releases as Gearbox Records Studio or Gearbox Recording.

Newest Listed Items

Legendary South African composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim announces new album 3&nbsp;out 12th Jan via Gearbox Records. Taken from his summer 2023 sold-out headline date at London's Barbican Centre, the new album "3" follows suit and is spread across two performances - the first is recorded without an audience recorded ahead of the concert straight to analogue on a 1" Scully tape machine, which had previously been used by Elvis at the famous Memphis-based Sun Studios

The recordings feature a number of special new tracks and moving arrangements influenced by the music of Ibrahim's upbringing (gospel and jive, American jazz and classical music, sacred and secular), and arrangements of tracks by his friends and heroes such as Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, all interwoven by his fluidic and ebullient playing style. The recording also features spellbinding vocal performances from Ibrahim creating a powerful, pin-drop moment with heartbreaking songs about the pain of slavery sung in both an indigenous language and English. The whole thing is accentuated by the lack of percussion which highlights both the more poignant moments as well as the more energetic moments.

Music GB

Discover 3 by Abdullah Ibrahim. Legendary South African composer and pianist's new album, recorded live at London's Barbican Centre. Available on Gearbox Records.