Kolonel Djafaar - Forgotten Kingdom (2019)

Kolonel Djafaar have built up a reputation across Belgium for their roof raising live shows, reinterpreting the groove of Ethiopian jazz with a psych rock edge, a mindblowing big band brass section and a touch of Afrobeat. With their brand new EP for Batov Records they have found their own path.

Formed in 2016, the band earned their stripes across stages whipping crowds into a frenzy with a big band brass, Ethio-jazz meets Afrobeat sound, influenced by Mulatu Astatke, Budos Band and Fela Kuti. Crowned ‘best live act’ at Belgium’s Jonge Wolven festival in 2017, Kolonel Djafaar sought to capture the power of their live show on their 2019 debut album, ‘Forgotten Kingdom

Musicians:
Tenor Sax - Doyin Smith
Baritone Sax - Lodewijk Lefevre
Trumpet - Emiel Lauryssen
Keys - Tom Speelman
Guitar - Philip Mathijnnsens
Bass - Jan De Groote
Percussion - Marcos Della Rocha
Drums - Anton Van Hove



Kolonel Djafaar - Live Copacobana Session



Tracklist:
1.01 - Kolonel Djafaar - Jamuka (3:09)
1.02 - Kolonel Djafaar - Elafrotita (2:58)
1.03 - Kolonel Djafaar - Chef Medaillé (3:30)
1.04 - Kolonel Djafaar - Floating Heads (3:53)
1.05 - Kolonel Djafaar - Tribes Gathering (2:27)
1.06 - Kolonel Djafaar - Genghis' Empire (5:12)