The original grazing in the grass instrumental by hugh masekela. Stream 08 grazing in the grass by parcfloral2107 from desktop or your mobile device. Hugh masekela live at the market theatre lyrics and. What a trip just watchin as the world goes past gr. It has been covered many times notably by stevie wonder, chet atkins and boney james. The record was released on january 31, 2012 via listen 2 label in the usa and via gallo record. I first heard his waiting for the rain album back in the 80s, and i still think that is the best some of the tracks are on here, including the joke of life, a track that can always pick me up when feeling really low.
Died johannesburg, january 23, 2018 was a south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Hugh masekela released grazing in the grass in 1968 as an instrumental. One of the biggest instrumental and vocal hits of the 1960s, grazing in the grass first appeared as an instrumental by the south african born and world traveled writer hugh masakela in late 1967. In 1961, as part of the antiapartheid campaign, he was exiled to the united states where he was befriended by harry belafonte. Grazing in the grass jazz club by hugh masekela on tidal. Roberto delgado released it on the album latino dancing in 1969. Instrumental part, and instrumental solo in g major. The best of hugh masekela hugh masekela to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass piano accompaniment.
Grazing in the grass is an instrumental composed by philemon hou and first recorded by the south african trumpeter hugh masekela. It was released on may 11, 2004 by crown archetype. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Sure is mellow grazin in the grass grazin in the grass, yes, baby, can you dig it. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Latest news new collaboration rejoice with tony allen, out march 20th via world circuit records 23rd january 2020 having first met in the 70s thanks to their respective close associations with fela kuti, tony allen and hugh masekela talked for decades about making an album together. He also had a numberone us pop hit in 1968 with his. Check it out on slacker radio, on free internet stations like. Print and download grazing in the grass bb instrument sheet music by hugh masekela arranged for baritone horn or euphonium or trumpet or clarinet or soprano saxophone or tenor saxophone. The promise of a future masekela was born in kwaguqa township, witbank, south africa. Grazing in the grass friends of distinction stereo size. The song has been on heavy rotation after his passing so we decided to post it for your listening pleasure. Masekela could not only play trumpet but had some great singing pipes as well namely on child of the earth.
The best of hugh masekela, an album by hugh masekela on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. This is a retrospective collection that includes 14 tracks by masekela. Hugh masekela was a worldrenowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remained deeply connected at. Provided to youtube by atrain entertainment grazing in the grass rick braun sessions volume 1. The musical journey of hugh masekela by hugh masekela on napster. Hugh masekela recording grazing in the grass was inspired by an earlier novelty recording, mr. It was covered by the hollywood youngsters, marvin holmes and the uptights, the. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Masekela included the song in his albums grazing in the grass. The 1966 tracks are from the emancipation of hugh masekela, where the trumpeter mixes his florid horn calls and vocals with variations of the.
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I was only nine years old when i heard his smash hit, grazing in the grass, in 1968. Choose from hugh masekela sheet music for such popular songs as grazing in the grass c instrument, grazing in the grass piano accompaniment, and grazing in the grass bb instrument. In this book, masekela tells a story of his fortyyear career in the world of african jazz and his travels from south. He is the father of american television host sal masekela. Check out grazing in the grass by hugh masekela on amazon music. I bought this cd mainly because i knew the hit grazing in the grass. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Google doodle celebrates hugh masekela, jazz legend and antiapartheid activist. Hugh masekela, a black south african, was given a trumpet at age 14 by rev. Grazing in the grass by roberto delgado was written by philemon hou and was first released by hugh masekela in 1968. Here is a new song that was released in 2007 by legendary late jazz musician hugh masekela and it is called thanayi.
I cant fathom how hugh masekela makes the trumpet sound so mvoing and happy in turns a real joy. Hugh ramapolo masekela 4 april 1939 23 january 2018 was a south african trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who has been described as the father of south african jazz. Originally recorded with trumpet and alto saxophone, this horn band charts version has parts for 5 different horns to accommodate any instrumentation. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela song info allmusic. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass bb instrument sheet. A 14track celebration of more than four decades of brilliance. Hugh masekela has an extensive jazz background and credentials, but has enjoyed major success as one of the earliest leaders in the world fusion mode. Song information for grazing in the grass hugh masekela on allmusic allmusic. The musical journey of hugh masekela is an autobiography book by south african trumpeter hugh masekela. Though south african trumpeter and bandleader hugh masekela possessed an extensive jazz background and credentials, he enjoyed major popular success as one of the earliest innovators in the world fusion genre. Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing wellknown antiapartheid songs such as soweto blues and bring him back home. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass instrumental youtube.
Hugh masekela grazing in the grass south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Song information for grazing in the grass hugh masekela on allmusic. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl discogs. It was also covered by the hollywood youngsters, adam ross us1, the brecon brothers, eivets rednow and other artists. Listen to the biggest hits from hugh masekela, including grazing in the grass, tamati so so, shango, and more. The best of hugh masekela hugh masekela on allmusic 2001. In 1968, a littleknown south africanborn trumpeter and flugelhornist named hugh masakela released an instrumental single called grazing in the grass. Primarily, he played in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds, and paul simon. Hugh masekela mp3 songs free download page 1 waptrick. When masekela was recording his debut album, the running order was short by three minutes and his record company suggested he record the tune. Released in the united states as a single in 1968, it reached number one on the billboard hot 100 chart, ranking it as the 18th biggest hit of the year. The best of hugh masekela by hugh masekela on amazon music. Young masekela started the huddleston jazz band, and its namesake provided as many secondhand instruments as he could find.
This version is from the best of hugh masekela, and i. He has played primarily in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds and paul simon. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela horn band charts. South african trumpeter hugh masekela was the first to record it, and he released it as a single in 1968 backed with bajabula bonke healing song. The best of hugh masekela hugh masekela on allmusic 2001 this release is superb, but also a little. Check it out on slacker radio, on free internet stations like world, traditional african, smooth jazz too. Hugh ramopolo masekela born april 4, 1939 is a south african trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. In 1968, hugh masekela was not quite 30 years old and though he was in exile from his homeland of south africa, he seemed ready to become at home on the american jazz and pop markets. Its catchy, percussive rhythms and jazzy horn lines made it an international hit, and turned masakela into an overnight star. Cover versions of grazing in the grass by roberto delgado. This weeks pick for instrumentals tuesday is grazing in the grass by hugh masekela. Watch the video for grazing in the grass from the friends of distinctions the best of the friends of distinction for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hugh masekela is the father of sal masekela, host of american channel e.
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Hugh masekela had an extensive jazz background and credentials, but enjoyed major success as one of the earliest leaders in the world fusion mode. Instrumental part, and instrumental solo in a major. More hugh masekela albums live at the record plant, 24th february 1974. In this book, masekela tells a story of his fortyyear career in the world of african jazz and his travels from south africa to new york, then to jamaica, and then back to. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. The south african musician collaborated with marvin gaye. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1977, vinyl discogs. Cover versions of grazing in the grass by hugh masekela. Trevor huddleston, who taught at his school in the town of rosettenville, outside johannesburg.