Jimi Tenor's new single on Philophon was created at the label's own Joy Sound Studios in Kumasi/Ghana. Here he encountered the lively music scene that the city, once the birthplace of highlife, has to offer.
With the title track My Mind, Jimi brings one of his classics from the 90s to new life. It goes without saying that he takes the highlife beat as his basis here.
With Love Is The Language he has created another hymn to the mystery of love, the exploration of which runs like a common thread through his now extensive work.
On both pieces he is accompanied by the ten-man Rubato Chorus. The result is two epic pieces that are consistent with Jimi's work.
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released March 8, 2024
Jimi Tenor - Vocals, Keyboards, Saxophone, Flute
Pitches - Trumpet
King Phi LaFaro - Bass
Taflis Man - Drums (on A), Kpanlogo Drums
Ekow Alabi Savage - Drums (on B), Percussion (on A)
Muggy Whitefield - Percussion (on B)
Choir by The Rubato Chorus conducted by Emmanuella Baiden
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Max Weissenfeldt
at Joy Sound Studios, Kumasi
Vinyl Cut by Jukka Sarapää at Timmions Cuttings, Helsinki
Photos by Toimi Tytti (front), Jimi Tenor (back)
Cover by Max Weissenfeldt
Graphics by Jana Weiz, Berlin
Product Management by Oscar at HWC, Berlin
Moodymann creates innovative soul funky music with deep 70s inspiration. The vocals are simply outstanding. A step back in time, 50 years ago! Superb. jef37