: The album combines the offbeat guitar upstrokes Ranglin pioneered in Jamaica with the vibrant horn sections and rhythms of South African jazz.

Ernest Ranglin & the African Jazz Pioneers: Alextown [Alextown]

You can listen to the full album and explore the specific tracks mentioned above here: Ernest Ranglin: Alextown [Full Album] YouTube• Oct 30, 2015

The album (2005) is a unique collaborative effort between Jamaican guitar legend Ernest Ranglin and the African Jazz Pioneers . Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, it represents a fusion of Jamaican ska and reggae with South African township jazz. Critical Perspective: A "21st-Century World Music"

A notable review from The Times describes the album as a "clever studio makeover" that blends township rhythms with jazz to offer a glimpse into modern world music.

The album consists of 10 tracks that journey through these cross-continental sounds: Pictures of Jozy Ezi Myama Joss Song Alextown 38 Melle Street Amogumbi South African Sunset Just Guitar Magic Jazz Club Five