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Alberto Baldan Bembo 19382017, also known as Ali Ben Djamballa, Bedan, Blue Marvin or Shorty Baldan, was a multiinstrumentalist vibraphonist, organist and pianist. Since 1959 he has been part of the group I Menestrelli del Jazz and in 1963 he joined Bruno De Filippi’s group. Appreciated as a sideman, he was for several years pianist and organist in the group that accompanied the Italian singer Mina. He has also spent much of his career as a composer of film soundtracks and published several albums through our label, among which we must remember the soundtrack of Codice damore orientale, released by SAARJoker in 1974, which will soon be rereleased on vinyl as a limited edition by our label. The Soul Of Ali Ben Djamballa Alberto Baldans 1974 album is a highly sought after LP by record collectors around the world. Following the creation of the Afroflavored funk of this period, represented by Fela Kuti Nigeria and Osibisa Ghana, the album features European Library Music grooves, including Blue Jeans, Black Coffee, Take Six and Niger. The record contains a number of solid breaks, noteworthy s&ling material and a good dose of rare and funky grooves.Please allow 57 business days for dispatch.
