Afric Pepperbird captures the Jan Garbarek Quartet at the dawn of their creative journey, recorded in Oslo’s Bendiksen Studio in September 1970. This pivotal ECM release signaled the arrival of four master improvisers—Jan Garbarek, Terje Rypdal, Arild Andersen, and Jon Christensen—whose boundary-pushing interplay and fresh approach to jazz are still electrifying over fifty years later.

At once spirited and adventurous, the album features standout Garbarek originals like “Scarabee,” “Blow Away Zone,” and the title track, each merging visceral energy with musical depth. Whether through playful vignettes or dynamic ensemble pieces, Afric Pepperbird continues to resonate as a landmark of the Nordic jazz scene and an enduring testament to musical discovery.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: ECM Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 2024
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TRACKS

A1. Scarabée
A2. Mah-Jong
A3. Beast Of Kommodo
B1. Blow Away Zone
B2. MYB
B3. Concentus
B4. Afric Pepperbird
B5. Blupp