Skyjack is what happens when a heavyweight South African jazz trio meets a pair of Swiss reed and brass hotshots. Over the course of a decade, this all-star quintet has forged a reputation as an innovative and adventurous force in contemporary African and European jazz. Combining deep grooves with thrilling rides and avant-garde experimentation, Skyjack is a powerhouse both on stage and in the studio.

Light Cycle is the band's third recorded outing and documents a seasoned outfit at its most ambitious and accomplished. Featuring compositions from all members of the group, the album is a multidimensional creature with a big heart and a powerful imagination. Part science fiction adventure, part sentimental journey, Light Cycle reconciles expansive cosmic soundscapes with a solid grounding in memory and folklore.

Issued as a double-LP on the As-Shams/The Sun label, Skyjack joins both a catalogue and tradition of groundbreaking South African jazz dating back to the 1970s. The album's cover features the work of esteemed Cape Town artist Igshaan Adams.

TRACKLIST :

1. All the Flame 07:27

2. Like a Leaf on a Tree 05:43

3. Light Cycle / Vang Gou Die Strandloper 08:40

4. Hey Stranger 02:20

5. Future Past 11:19

6. Method of Moments 05:28

7. Morge Früeh Eh D'Sunne Lacht 11:40

8. Porcupine 06:03

9. Kudu Chant 02:15

10. Zaubergarten (for Oscar) 02:59

11. Radha Intro 01:49

12. Radha III 06:58

13. The Storm That Guides You 04:07