DESCRIPTION:
The multi-awarded Norway's based saxophonist and composer, Ivan Mazuze has recorded with acclaimed international artists and has performed at world stage festivals and venues.

With its Ivan Mazuze Mazuze Quintet presents World Jazz of its best.

"Mazuze uses the strong earthy and funky in the African beat with Africa clear with major / minor tonality. But then pops up anyway quite familiar world, the Nordic tone"… Peter Rahbek, Jazzspecial Magazine, Denmark

"This is the world of jazz and world-class jazz. The names may be unfamiliar, but this is the musical greats throughout heard behind Ivan Mazuze and his amazing and interesting saxophone playing.
It is music that speaks, music that is not quite like what we are used to, but also no wonder. Ivan Mazuze is an exciting musician and his latest album Ubuntu feels like a cannonball” . Lennart Götesson, Dalademokraten, Sweden

«Ubuntu» (Losen/Musikklosen) er eit solid album i den funky sørafrikanske sona, frå saksofonisten og komponist Ivan Mazuze, og med sine lyse saksofontone leverer Mazuze eit stilsikkert album". Roald Helgheim, Dagsavisen - Norway

"Ivan has the confidence of a runner who can go at top speed if necessary but who knows the value of superb phrasing and tone". Anya Wassenberg, Arts and Culture Maven - Canada

"This is the third album that he has recorded and reveals a talented composer and multi-instrumentalist playing at the top of his game". Chris Baber, Jazz Views

On the cover, Mazuze himself is aware of his shadow in the saxophone, ready to remember his origins and the indispensable bond with his land, this does not prevent him from opening up to the suggestions of contemporary jazz.
By: Nicola Barin, Jazzitalia

As well-travelled musician Mazuze's fusion of Cuban sounds with clear contemporary jazz references gives his music a worldly feel"
By: Siyabonga Sithole, The New Age Newspaper - South Africa

Ubuntu is a South African word (Xhosa, Zulu) and refers to a quality connected with human virtues, such as compassion and humanity. This is reflected in the warm sounds, the energy and the joy of the music. It is music that connects rather than divides.
By: JAKOB BAEKGAARD - All About Jazz


Musicians:
Ivan Mazuze: Alto saxophone
Per Mathisen: el-bass
Jacob Young: el-guitar
Enrico Zanisi: acoustic piano
Raciel Torres: drums

Arists Website: http://imazuzemusic.com

Filmed and edited by Jacob Crawfurd
Crawfurd Media http://crawfurd.com

Mixed by: Jock Loveband and Ivan Mazuze at Urban Sound Studios