Habibi Funk's new sister label Audible Beauty Records releases A landmark collection retelling the untold story of Malaysian jazz featuring 11 songs from the legendary composer, arranger and pianist Alfonso Soliano, originally recorded for Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and only released in a run of a few dozen copies for radio broadcast. Widely regarded as one of the foundational figures of Malaysian music, Soliano blended jazz, Latin influences and traditional Malay musical forms into a uniquely local sound of all original compositions. The recordings also feature contributions from some of Malaysia's most important musicians and composers of the era, including Johari Salleh and Ahmad Nawab. The release includes extensive liner notes and previously unpublished archival photographs documenting Soliano's life and legacy. Includes a special gatefold LP with a 12-page booklet attached to the sleeve and featuring in-depth essays, archival photography and historical material. This release is fully licensed from the Soliano family. For fans of Salah Ragab, Ahmed Malek, Mulatu Astatke, and Dollar Brand.