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Senzo Abdullah Ibrahim CD - Sunnyside, 2009 -- Condition: New, but open. Review by Michael G. Nastos Abdullah Ibrahim's followers likely have preferences for his big-band, large-ensemble, trio, or solo works, but any of his fans will agree that all of his projects display a unique melodic touch that is immediately recognizable and pleasant. Well into his golden years, Ibrahim still proves he has the Midas touch on this collection of 22 solo acoustic piano pieces. It's a mix of familiar songs and new material, all referencing the elements of life, nature, hearth, and homeland that have always been central themes in what he calls storytelling, not mere music-making. On this triptych through memorable experiences, the pianist weaves his way through many short snippets of phrases that have served him well, and a few extended discourses that define his career and its struggles to come out triumphant. T's an ebb and flow to the program that makes you want to listen all the way through, but certain familiar signposts along the way remind you how distinctive and singularly unique Ibrahim's style is. From hymnal and reverent to bouncy South African township music, the blues, Duke Ellington, and back to nature, he continues to reinvent his music with a timeless quality that lingers and never leaves the back of your mind. Then again, t's a read more