Name: Omo Lewa
Brand: Peter King

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Bonus disc: No

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MRBCD102

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-11-08

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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0711969125320

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Peter King

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African

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Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

Peter King is a British alto/soprano saxophonist, composer, and arranger. Born on August 11, 1940 in Kingston-upon-Thames, London, England, he made significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career. With a unique style and talent for improvisation, Peter captivated audiences with his soulful performances. His compositions and arrangements showcased his versatility as an artist.

Although often mistaken for Pete King (1929-2009), the co-owner of Ronnie Scott's jazz club, Peter carved out his own distinct path in the world of music. He collaborated with various artists and bands throughout his career and left an indelible mark on the industry.

On August 23, 2020, at the age of 80, Peter King passed away in Putney, London. His legacy lives on through his music and continues to inspire aspiring musicians around the world.

Mr Bongo official reissue. Omo Lewa by Nigerian born band leader and multi-instrumentalist Peter King came into the world in 1976. From start to finish, King weaves afrobeat, highlife, and jazz with mesmerizing skill. Long out of print, this album contains some of the prolific artist's finest work. Highlights like 'Afro-Funk' and 'Ajo' have been singeing slipmats via recent African compilations and whetting the appetites of numerous music fans. As prices on the collector's market reiterate, this pent up demand has made Omo Lewa Peter King's most sought after LP. In addition, overlooked tracks like 'Omo Lewa,' 'Eda,' and 'Ko Dara' help solidify what is surely one of King's most consistently hard hitting records. Recorded in London, it marks the second release by King on Orbitone Records, a relationship spanning from 1975-1978 and yielding four studio albums. It signaled a further refinement of his arrangement and compositional skills, and exists in stark contrast to Miliki Sounds, his predominately highlife-centric Orbitone debut. Throughout a career spanning the late 1950s through today, King has maintained his roots in the Western African music he grew up with, while expanding his formal musical education in London at the Trinity School of Music, the same school both Ebo Taylor and Fela Kuti attended. The results are a rich sonic palette of funk, highlife, and jazz executed with the acumen and precision of a master. 

Omo Lewa

Music GB