The source of the giant, South African-born pianist/composer Abdullah Ibrahim"s genius is his orchestral piano style, derived from the ducal sound of his mentor/discoverer, Duke Ellington. So it"s only fitting that Bombella, Ibrahim"s follow-up to his 2008 Sunnyside/Intuition debut, Senzo, showcases Ibrahim"s powerful pianism with the world-acclaimed WDR Big Band Cologne, recorded live in March/April of 2008 in Germany, performing a well programmed potpourri of selections from the leader"s dancing and diverse catalog.