Celebration (Bheki Mseleku album)

Celebration
Celebration
Studio album by Bheki Mseleku
Released	1991
Genre	Jazz
Label	World Circuit
Bheki Mseleku chronology

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[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
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[edit]

No.	Title	Length
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[edit]

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

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[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.

[AM-7] "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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