ARCHIVAL GEMS: South African Jazz Scene

APMA0036 APM APM Archival_APMA

ARCHIVAL GEMS: South African Jazz Scene

Touted as the first South African recording of original South African jazz compositions, this newly unearthed EP contains four tunes recorded in 1956. Featuring the Charles Segal Quartet on piano, drums, bass, and guitar.

1. SOUTH EASTER 00:02:35 SWINGING FROM THE FIRST BAR, THE PIANO'S IMPROVISATION ADDS SPICE TO A MEMORABLE THEME. UPTEMPO JAZZ QUARTET NUMBER FEATURING PIANO, BASS, DRUMS, AND GUITAR. (1956)

5. SOUTH EASTER 00:04:13 ALTERNATE

6. SOUTH EASTER 00:03:25 ALTERNATE

BPM: 200
Genre: 1248
Mood: Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Optimistic, Happy, Fun, Upbeat, Playful, Feel Good, Bouncy, Cheerful
Instruments: Piano, Bass, Stringed Bass, Double Bass, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Southern Africa, Guitar, Guitar, Electric


Label: APM
Sub-label: APM Archival_APMA
Album: ARCHIVAL GEMS: South African Jazz Scene
Album code: APMA0036
Year: 07
Composers: Alia Kaye Martin, CHARLES SEGAL
Publishers: CHARLES SEGAL PUBLICATIONS
ISRC code: QMGXA2408705

Tags: Swing, Restaurant, Southern Africa, Optimistic, Bar, Drum Kit, Bass, Playful, Bouncy, Guitar, Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Upscale Society, Cocktail, Feel Good, Piano, Smooth Jazz, Double Bass, African Jazz, Cool Jazz, African Influenced, Cocktail Lounge, Cheerful, Upscale, Happy, Fun, Driving, Upbeat, Electric, Electric Guitar

2. FORESHORE 00:03:52 THIS SLINKY MINOR TUNE IS PLAYED IN THE FORM OF A TWO-PART INVENTION WITH PIANO AND GUITAR COMPLIMENTING ONE ANOTHER. MIDTEMPO JAZZ QUARTET NUMBER FEATURING PIANO, BASS, DRUMS, AND GUITAR. (1956)

BPM: 136
Genre: 1248
Mood: Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Ominous, Scary, Optimistic, Sad, Serious, Fun, Lonely, Dangerous, Playful, Menacing, Feel Good, Cheerful
Instruments: Piano, Bass, Stringed Bass, Double Bass, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Southern Africa, Guitar, Guitar, Electric


Label: APM
Sub-label: APM Archival_APMA
Album: ARCHIVAL GEMS: South African Jazz Scene
Album code: APMA0036
Year: 07
Composers: Alia Kaye Martin, CHARLES SEGAL
Publishers: CHARLES SEGAL PUBLICATIONS
ISRC code: QZF5Q1806449

Tags: Swing, Restaurant, Southern Africa, Optimistic, Serious, Bar, Drum Kit, Lonely, Bass, Playful, Guitar, Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Scary, Slinky, Upscale Society, Cocktail, Menacing, Feel Good, Ominous, Piano, Sad, Smooth Jazz, Double Bass, African Jazz, Cool Jazz, African Influenced, Cocktail Lounge, Cheerful, Upscale, Fun, Dangerous, Electric, Stealthy, Electric Guitar

3. SEA GULLS 00:02:46 A RELAXING THEME WITH A STRONG MELODIC LINE AROUND WHICH THE PIANO PROGRESSES FROM SINGLE NOTES TO VELVETY BLOCK CHORDS. MIDTEMPO JAZZ QUARTET NUMBER FEATURING PIANO, BASS, DRUMS, AND GUITAR. (1956)

7. SEA GULLS 00:02:49 ALTERNATE

BPM: 130
Genre: 1248
Mood: Serene, Uplifting, Optimistic, Playful, Relaxed, Bouncy, Calm, Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Tranquil, Leisurely, Peaceful, Cheerful, Happy, Fun, Upbeat, Lazy
Instruments: Piano, Bass, Stringed Bass, Double Bass, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Southern Africa, Guitar, Guitar, Electric


Label: APM
Sub-label: APM Archival_APMA
Album: ARCHIVAL GEMS: South African Jazz Scene
Album code: APMA0036
Year: 07
Composers: Alia Kaye Martin, CHARLES SEGAL
Publishers: CHARLES SEGAL PUBLICATIONS
ISRC code: QMGXA2408706

Tags: Swing, Serene, Restaurant, Uplifting, Southern Africa, Optimistic, Bar, Drum Kit, Bass, Playful, Relaxed, Bouncy, Calm, Guitar, Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Tranquil, Walking, Upscale Society, Cocktail, Piano, Leisurely, Smooth Jazz, Double Bass, African Jazz, Cool Jazz, African Influenced, Peaceful, Cocktail Lounge, Cheerful, Upscale, Happy, Fun, Driving, Upbeat, Electric, Elegant, Lazy, Electric Guitar

4. GARDEN ROUTE 00:03:36 ITS CATCHY HOOK AND STRONG RHYTHMIC ACCOMPANIMENT MAKE THIS TUNE AN INSTANT CLASSIC. UPTEMPO JAZZ QUARTET NUMBER FEATURING PIANO, BASS, DRUMS, AND GUITAR. (1956)

BPM: 148
Genre: 1248
Mood: Serene, Optimistic, Playful, Relaxed, Bouncy, Calm, Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Tranquil, Feel Good, Contented, Leisurely, Peaceful, Cheerful, Happy, Fun, Upbeat
Instruments: Piano, Bass, Stringed Bass, Double Bass, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Southern Africa, Guitar, Guitar, Electric


Label: APM
Sub-label: APM Archival_APMA
Album: ARCHIVAL GEMS: South African Jazz Scene
Album code: APMA0036
Year: 07
Composers: Alia Kaye Martin, CHARLES SEGAL
Publishers: CHARLES SEGAL PUBLICATIONS
ISRC code: QMGXA2408707

Tags: Swing, Serene, Restaurant, Southern Africa, Optimistic, Bar, Drum Kit, Bass, Playful, Relaxed, Bouncy, Calm, Guitar, Perky, Positive, Bright, Lighthearted, Tranquil, Walking, Upscale Society, Cocktail, Feel Good, Contented, Piano, Leisurely, Smooth Jazz, Double Bass, African Jazz, Cool Jazz, African Influenced, Peaceful, Cocktail Lounge, Cheerful, Upscale, Happy, Fun, Upbeat, Electric, Electric Guitar