Celebration
Studio album by
Bheki Mseleku
Released1991
GenreJazz
LabelWorld Circuit[1]
Bheki Mseleku chronology
Celebration
(1991) 		Meditations
(1992)

Celebration is the debut album by the South African musician Bheki Mseleku.[2][3] It was on the short list of nominees for the 1992 Mercury Prize.[4] Courtney Pine contributed to the album, which was recorded in two days.[5][6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]

The Plain Dealer deemed the album "a serious, heartfelt and a very enjoyable first effort."[8]

AllMusic wrote: "While his percussive, slashing style is reminiscent of McCoy Tyner and Don Pullen, [Mseleku] has his own voicings, phrasing, rhythmic drive, and sound."[7]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Celebration" 
2."One for All – All for One" 
3."Angola" 
4."Blues for Afrika" 
5."The Age of Inner Knowing" 
6."The Messenger" 
7."Joy" 
8."Supreme Love" 
9."Cycle" 
10."Closer to the Source" 

References

  1. ^ Booth, Garry (May 22, 1992). "Arts: Bheki Mseleku – Jazz". Financial Times. p. 15.
  2. ^ Delingpole, James (17 July 1992). "Simply Red is bookies' choice for music prize". The Daily Telegraph. p. 9.
  3. ^ Fordham, John (30 Dec 1992). "Jazz". The Guardian Features Page. The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Mercury Prize".
  5. ^ "Bheki Mseleku Biography by Jason Ankeny". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  6. ^ Sinclair, David (August 8, 1992). "Shortlist that's long on quality". Features. The Times.
  7. ^ a b "Celebration Review by Ron Wynn". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  8. ^ Phillips, Steven (January 7, 1994). "Celebration". Friday. The Plain Dealer. p. 36.
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