A magisterial blend of South African township dance rhythms and European free jazz. The passing of 40 years since it's recording have not diminished the impact of this astonishing album.

In 1968 the Chris McGregor Group were riding high on the London jazz scene, playing and hanging out with all the rising stars of British free jazz. Very Urgent their eagerly awaited debut recording was a joyful call of intent. The album mixes simple but utterly unstoppable tunes and exhilarating horn charts - immediately establishing a vitality and exuberance that would continue to define the group. “Nevertheless, their evident preference for raw energy and rough spirit over absolute precision never quite obscures the technical proficiency available to the ensemble. There is often a sense of things falling effortlessly into place that's only found in the most exceptional units.”

A magisterial blend of South African township dance rhythms and European free jazz. The passing of 40 years since it's recording have not diminished the impact of this astonishing album.