Autobiography (Abdullah Ibrahim album)

Autobiography is a live recording by pianist and flautist Abdullah Ibrahim (also known as Dollar Brand), taken from a June 18, 1978, concert in Switzerland. On the recording, Ibrahim recalls his childhood in South Africa through the songs he learned then, progressing to his own compositions in adulthood. Originally released as a two-disc LP set, the album has since been reissued on CD.

Autobiography
Live album by
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand)
Released1978 (LP), 2001 (CD)
RecordedJune 18, 1978
GenrePost-bop
South African jazz
LabelPlainisphare (LP)
Elephant (CD)
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) chronology
Duet
(1978)
Autobiography
(1978)
Echoes from Africa
(1979)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings
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