Name: Harlem
Brand: Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AJXLP599

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0676499059968

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz is a British label that was established in 1987 by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson. Although Peterson left in 1989 to form Talkin' Loud, the label continued to thrive under the management of Dean Rudland. The name 'Acid Jazz' was a playful response to the popular 'acid house' movement of the late 80s. Despite its name, Acid Jazz produced records that were not necessarily jazz or acid music, but they quickly became synonymous with 90s style and sophistication. In fact, the term 'acid jazz' began being used to describe any record with a similar vibe. Today, Acid Jazz remains an influential force in the music industry.

Eddie Piller
Gilles Peterson
Dean Rudland

Percussionist Emmanuel Abdul Rahim recorded this mix of Latin and spiritual jazz in his adopted home of Denmark in 1988. Sought after for the African influenced Kalahari Suite Harlem is actually 8 tracks of brilliance that sees the veteran performer lead a local band through their paces. A perfect example of America meets Europe.

As Juan Amalbert he had led the in-demand Latin Jazz Quintet who recorded for Prestige and United Artists in the early 60s, including Caribé which featured Eric Dolphy. In 1966 he was asked to appear with John Coltrane’s group at the performances that produced the album Live At The Village Vanguard Again. Soon after Amalbert recorded another album which this time featured Pharoah Sanders in the horn line-up. All that appeared at the time was a single on Golden Earth Records, but the album was later released as Oh! Pharoah Speaks in the wake of Sanders solo success.

He then made the soulful 45 'When You Lose You Groove' b/w 'The Knower' and the spiritual jazz classic 'Total Submission' for Cobblestone, which featured the updated version of 'The Knower' called 'Al-Alim' which we included on Jazz On The Corner 2. After that like so many American jazzmen he packed his bags and headed to Europe to carry on his career, which is where, in 1988 he recorded 'Harlem'.

Acid Jazz is happy to officially re-issue this album on vinyl for the first time since its initial release, with full co-operation of Rahim's estate.

Harlem

Music GB