About This Release
Kolonel Djafaar have built up a reputation across Belgium for their roof raising live shows, reinterpreting the groove of Ethiopian jazz with a psych rock edge, a mindblowing big band brass section and a touch of Afrobeat.
Formed in 2016, the band earned their stripes whipping crowds into a frenzy with a big band brass, Ethio-jazz meets Afrobeat sound, influenced by Mulatu Astatke, Budos Band and Fela Kuti.
With reputation on stage spreading, along with support from Radio Mukambo and Tropicalidad, the ensemble’s popularity grew across Belgium and beyond. The ensemble took the road to some of Europe’s most exciting festivals, notably Ghent Jazz, host to the likes of Mulatu and Kamasi Washington.
On the debut single “Bactrian Camel” Kolonel Djafaar’s four-man brass section picks up a thundering groove, only for the organ-led rhythm section to answer with their own snaking retort, and electric guitar riffing adds a further Middle Eastern flavour to the stew. The track builds to a striking crescendo as the power of this exciting nine-piece is unleashed!
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