Jasper Van't Hof - Pili-Pili (Vinyl LP | WEA 240 458-1 | 1984)

Jasper Van't Hof – Pili-Pili is an album by Dutch keyboardist Jasper Van't Hof, released by WEA in 1984 (cat. no. 240 458-1). Van't Hof combines synthesizers, piano and electronics with African percussion and vocals, joined by Fode Youle, drummer Shell Schellekens, trumpeter Manfred Schoof and the Isaac Tagul Group. It was recorded at Magritte Studios in London and Soundpush Studio in Blaricum. The project later grew into the band Pili Pili. This copy is the 1984 European WEA edition.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: WEA 240 458-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: WEA 240 458-1
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Jazz, Electronic, Tribal, Experimental

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. Kalungu Talks
2. Virgin Jungle
3. Afro Timento

Side B

1. Pili-Pili
2. Smiling Lingala

Personnel

Jasper Van't Hof (keyboards, piano, synthesizers), Fode Youle (percussion, vocals; Kalungu Talks, Virgin Jungle, Afro Timento, Smiling Lingala), Shell Schellekens (drums; Kalungu Talks, Virgin Jungle), Manfred Schoof (trumpet; Afro Timento, Pili-Pili), The Isaac Tagul Group (percussion, vocals; Pili-Pili).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1984 European WEA first edition with catalogue number 240 458-1.

What does Pili-Pili sound like?
The record mixes electronic keyboard layers and jazz improvisation with African rhythms and chants. The centrepiece is the 15-minute title track on side B featuring Manfred Schoof on trumpet.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows 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's Pili Pili – Hoomba-Hoomba. More titles are in our Jazz collection.