Ghanaian music icon Ebo Taylor is set to release his highly anticipated album, Jazz Is Dead 022, on January 31, 2025. This project is a collaboration with renowned producers Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, the masterminds behind the Jazz Is Dead record label.
The album comprises seven captivating tracks, blending elements of highlife, Afrobeat, and jazz, showcasing Ebo Taylor’s timeless artistry. The tracks include:
- Get Up
- Obra Akyedzi
- Kusi Na Sibo
- Obi Do Woa (If Someone Loves You)
- Nsa a W’oanye Edwuma, Ondzidzi
- Beye Bu, Beye Ba
- Feeling
At the remarkable age of 88, Ebo Taylor traveled to the United States for the first time to perform at the iconic Jazz Is Dead festival. This milestone performance paved the way for this groundbreaking collaboration with Younge and Muhammad. Initially slated for release in October 2024, the album’s launch was rescheduled to January 31, 2025.
Jazz Is Dead 022 promises to be a rich and vibrant musical experience, blending Taylor’s signature highlife sound with contemporary jazz influences. It is a testament to his enduring legacy and an inspiration to fans of African music worldwide.
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