| Reflections | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | March 1965 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Black Lion |
Reflections is a solo piano album recorded in 1965 by Abdullah Ibrahim (then known as Dollar Brand).
The album was recorded in March 1965. [1] It was Abdullah Ibrahim's first solo piano album. [2]
Reflections was released by Black Lion Records. [3] Ibrahim was still known as Dollar Brand, so it was under that name that the album was issued. [3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [1] |
AllMusic put the recording in historical context: "These largely introspective performances do not contain the joyful folk melodies of Ibrahim's later work but they offer a fascinating early look into the music of the important stylist." [3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented on the pianist's "drumming lyricism". [1]
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