Ethiopian bassist, composer and producer Kirubel Assefa will release the album T.A.B.A. on Nov 20, 2026 via Ethio Jazz Factory, according to an Oct 13 announcement. The title takes one letter from each of four Ethiopian modes: Tizita, Ambasel, Bati and Anchihoye. Kirubel wrote all 11 compositions and produced and recorded the album himself. Kris Jackson mixed it at Forknspoon Studios and Raymond Valles mastered it at Digital One Studio, both in Los Angeles. Kirubel has worked as a bassist, musical director and arranger for Tilahun Gessesse, Mahmoud Ahmed and Aster Aweke. The announcement shares the track Semada.
Official: label site and label press release (Ethio Jazz Factory).
Source: Ethio Jazz Factory; T.A.B.A. announcement (Chart Room Media, Oct 13, 2026). As of Oct 16, 2026. Methodology.
