{"product_id":"nalbandian-the-ethiopian-either-orchestra-ethiopiques-32-nalbandian-the-ethiopian-either-orchestra","title":"Nalbandian The Ethiopian \u0026 Either\/Orchestra - Ethiopiques 32: Nalbandian The Ethiopian \u0026 Either\/Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive recording of the groundbreaking music of Ethiopian pioneer Moussié Nerses Nalbandian (1915-1977) by the renowned Either \/ Orchestra led by Russ Gershon.\u003cbr\u003e14 songs by the master who laid the foundation for the later Ethio Jazz, as a double LP in gatefold cover with a beautiful 8-page booklet on Heavenly Sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before Ethiopia's cultural revolution under the slogan \"Swinging Addis\" caused a sensation with the Ethio Jazz of the 1960s, Armenian-born Moussié Nerses Nalbandian followed the path of his uncle Kevork Nalbandian to Ethiopia.\u003cbr\u003eAfter the latter made a career as the director of renowned state orchestras under Regent Haile Selassie and shaped the country's music, his nephew followed as a no less influential composer and conductor, who combined the traditions of Ethiopian music with the influences and instrumental possibilities of Western popular music, especially jazz.\u003cbr\u003eMany of the later well-known \"Swinging Addis\" musicians learned their craft in the orchestras of the Nalbandians.\u003cbr\u003eThe American jazz saxophonist Russ Gershon founded his big band Either \/ Orchestra back in 1985 and has been pursuing Ethiopia's musical heritage for over 40 years.\u003cbr\u003eCompiled from live recordings from 2004 and 2011, Either \/ Orchestra plays the wonderful music of Moussié Nerses Nalbandian, accompanied by liner notes in English and French as well as rare photos in the LP's artwork.\u003cbr\u003eIndispensable!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEAVENLY SWEETNESS","offers":[{"title":"Standard Black Vinyl","offer_id":53207257383239,"sku":"TRI-68887","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/e0b93275eca391515a8dc51a38b8081a.jpg?v=1769380724","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/nalbandian-the-ethiopian-either-orchestra-ethiopiques-32-nalbandian-the-ethiopian-either-orchestra","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}