In the early 1960's, Duke Ellington discovered a young south african pianist going by the name of Dollar Brand.
Over the years, this name underwent a change and with the new name, Abdullah Ibrahim, this pianist became world-famous.
So famous, that on his 70th birthday in 2004, he even got ''happy birthday'' played to him by the NDR Bigband.
In Moers he'll be appearing without any surprise artists - just pure, undiluted and personal - solo on the grand piano. This way he will present his blend of jazz, bebop and folk.
Abdullah Ibrahim solo with his piece Desert Air:
Meditative, calm and relaxed: Abdullah Ibrahim will be the third musician playing on the main stage on Friday.
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Over the years, this name underwent a change and with the new name, Abdullah Ibrahim, this pianist became world-famous.
So famous, that on his 70th birthday in 2004, he even got ''happy birthday'' played to him by the NDR Bigband.
In Moers he'll be appearing without any surprise artists - just pure, undiluted and personal - solo on the grand piano. This way he will present his blend of jazz, bebop and folk.
Abdullah Ibrahim solo with his piece Desert Air:
Meditative, calm and relaxed: Abdullah Ibrahim will be the third musician playing on the main stage on Friday.
Official homepage>>
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