2022 release. South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini follows his acclaimed Blue Note debut Modes of Communication, which was named one of the Best Jazz Albums of 2020 by The New York Times, with another profound artistic statement: In The Spirit of Ntu. The album features some of South Africa's most exciting young musicians including saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane, trumpeter Robin Fassie Kock, vibraphonist Dylan Tabisher, bassist Stephen de Souza, drummer Dane Paris, and other special guests.