The album (2005) is a unique collaborative effort between Jamaican guitar legend Ernest Ranglin and the African Jazz Pioneers . Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, it represents a fusion of Jamaican ska and reggae with South African township jazz. Critical Perspective: A "21st-Century World Music"
: Produced by Marc Minelli, the record features high-tech arrangements that some critics compared to Herbie Hancock’s dancefloor-oriented forays. Ernest Ranglin: Alextown [Full Album]
You can listen to the full album and explore the specific tracks mentioned above here: Ernest Ranglin: Alextown [Full Album] YouTube• Oct 30, 2015 The album (2005) is a unique collaborative effort
Ernest Ranglin & the African Jazz Pioneers: Alextown [Alextown] You can listen to the full album and
: Alongside the African Jazz Pioneers, the album features guest vocals from the Mahotella Queens on tracks like "Amogumbi". Full Album Track List
A notable review from The Times describes the album as a "clever studio makeover" that blends township rhythms with jazz to offer a glimpse into modern world music.