Who is Abdullah Ibrahim?

South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim’s effervescent sound is immediately recognizable.

How old was George Ibrahim when he started playing the piano?

Exposed to a variety of music as a youngster, including traditional African music, religious songs, and jazz, Ibrahim began studying piano at the age of seven. Becoming a professional musician in 1949, he performed with such South African groups as the Tuxedo Slickers and the Willie Max Big Band.

What happened to Iman Ibrahim?

Ibrahim continued to perform and record for the remainder of the ’90s and throughout the 2000s, releasing such notable albums as African Suite (1999, Enja), Cape Town Revisited (2000, Enja; recorded in 1997), African Magic (2003, Enja/Justin Time), Senzo (2008, Sunnyside), and Bombella (2009, Intuition).

What did Duke Ellington do for Ibrahim Ibrahim?

Ellington was so impressed that he arranged a recording session for Ibrahim and the trio. The resulting album, Duke Ellington Presents the Dollar Brand Trio, was released on the Reprise label in 1963. He continued to be supported by Ellington following the album’s release.