Josef Akin - Flightcase (Vinyl LP) UK 2021

Josef Akin – Flightcase is the album by keyboardist and composer Josef Akin, released in July 2021 by Sola Terra Records (cat. no. STR006). All eight pieces were written by Akin, who also contributes vocals and balafon; it was recorded at Dystopia Studios in Glasgow. The band, with flute, saxophone, trumpet, balafon and percussion, combines contemporary jazz with fusion, modal elements and West African textures. This copy is a 2021 UK original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Sola Terra Records STR006
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 2021
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz

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 (SKU DV1020).

Tracklist

1. Aquila
2. Sun Dance
3. Di Avenie
4. Blue Brew
5. Syntax
6. Flightcase
7. Darwood Avenue
8. Final Thoughts

Personnel

Josef Akin (keyboards, vocals, balafon, compositions), Daniel Ashton (flute, guitar), Suleman "Chief" Chebe (balafon, percussion), Norman Villeroux (bass), Finn Rosenbaum (drums, percussion), Harry Weir (saxophone), Joshua Elcock (trumpet on "Flightcase"), India Blue (vocals, trumpet on "Di Avenie" and "Final Thoughts").

Produced by Luigi Pasquini, Charlie Turner and Joseph Pimenta-Benn; recorded and mixed by Luigi Pasquini at Dystopia Studios, Glasgow.

FAQ

What is a balafon?
A balafon is a West African wooden xylophone with gourd resonators. On "Flightcase" it is played by Josef Akin and Suleman "Chief" Chebe and gives the album its distinctive sound.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 2021 UK first edition on Sola Terra Records, cat. no. STR006.

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 records in this style?
Similar records are in our Jazz and Fusion collections.