African River is a 1989 album by South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim.. Reception The AllMusic reviewer praised the album, commenting: "more important than the individual players are the colorful ensembles and the frequently memorable compositions". The Penguin Guide to Jazz described it as "absolutely superb and a vivid extension of the kind of arrangements Ibrahim had attempted on African Space Program". Track listing "Toi-Toi" – 3:27 "African River" – 9:44 "Joan – Capetown Flower" – 5:46 "Chisa" – 4:24 "Sweet Samba" – 5:52 "Duke 88" – 8:27 "The Wedding" – 3:54 "The Mountain Of The Night" – 3:33 Personnel Abdullah Ibrahim – piano, leader Horace A. Young – alto saxophone John Stubblefield – tenor saxophone Robin Eubanks – trombone Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone. tuba, trumpet Buster Williams – bass Brian Abrahams – drums References 1989 albums Abdullah Ibrahim albums Enja Records albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio