Gideon Nxumalo – Gideon Plays

Gideon Plays is apparently seen as a holy grail of South African jazz collectors.  Judging by the performance of pianist and maribist Gideon Nxumalo, this should be seen for what it is – a spiritual jazz masterpiece.  The album swings and grinds through eight tracks of bopping good music.

Matsuli Music continues to reissue some astoundingly good music.