Don Cherry - African Sun - Live in Austria 1972 [Audio CD]

Experience the visionary artistry of Don Cherry captured live in mesmerizing form during this 1972 performance. A pioneer of free jazz and global fusion, Cherry delivers a spellbinding set that transcends genre boundaries, blending intense improvisation with deep spiritual expression. This 2-disc Audio CD set, released by Offbeat, presents an original O1 Austrian national radio broadcast from Musikforum Schloss, offering an essential document of a transformative era in modern music.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

• Captures Don Cherry, a pioneer of free jazz and global fusion, in live performance.
• Features a performance blending improvisation with world music influences and spiritual intensity.
• Showcases Cherry's distinctive trumpet voice moving between lyrical beauty and abstract expression.
• Presented as an original O1 Austrian national radio broadcast from 1972.
• Essential listening for collectors and adventurous jazz listeners.

Specifications

This release is presented on Audio CD format and includes two discs.

• Artist: Don Cherry
• Format: Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Manufacturer/Label: Offbeat
• Release Date: 2026-05-15
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic
• Dimensions: 142 x 125 x 10 mm (Approximate)
• Weight: 96g
• Best Sellers Rank: #1,587 in Jazz

Contents

This package contains the complete live recording across 2 audio CDs.

Discover the fearless exploration and organic energy of Don Cherry's 1972 performance in Austria. Add this rare broadcast document to your collection today.