Jasper Van 't Hof's Pili Pili - Hoomba-Hoomba (Vinyl LP)

Jasper Van 't Hof's Pili Pili – Hoomba-Hoomba is the second album by Pili Pili, the project in which Dutch keyboardist Jasper Van 't Hof combines synthesizers and grand piano with African percussion and vocals. It was recorded in May 1985 at Studio Spitsbergen in Zuidbroek, mixed in July 1985 at Soundpush Studios in Blaricum and produced by Chris Hinze; it was released in 1985 on Virgin (cat. no. 207 322). The line-up includes Manfred Schoof on trumpet and flugelhorn and the then still young singer Angélique Kidjo, who wrote the lyrics to "Ilé". This copy is the 1985 European original pressing with its original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin 207 322
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: European original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1985
• Genre: Jazz, World, Fusion
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Hoomba-Hoomba (Jasper Van ’t Hof)
2. Ilé (Jasper Van ’t Hof / lyrics: Angélique Kidjo)

Side B

1. My Gongoma (Jasper Van ’t Hof)
2. Kinshasa ’M Boté (Jasper Van ’t Hof)
3. Kiba (Jasper Van ’t Hof)

Personnel

Jasper Van 't Hof (keyboards, synthesizer, Bösendorfer grand piano), Nicolas Fiszman (bass, guitar, arrangement, drum programming), Manfred Schoof (trumpet, flugelhorn), Angélique Kidjo, Amancia Batta, Carlo Ulrichi, Fodé Youla, Ponda O'Brian (African percussion, vocals).

Produced by Chris Hinze; recorded by Harry de Winter; mixed by John Smit.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1985 European first edition on Virgin, number 207 322, with the printed original inner sleeve.

Is that really Angélique Kidjo singing?
Yes. The singer from Benin was part of Pili Pili in the 1980s before becoming known internationally as a solo artist. On this album she sings and wrote the lyrics to "Ilé".

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Jasper Van 't Hof records?
Yes, for example Jasper Van't Hof – Pili-Pili. More titles are in our World collection.