Kwanza
by Archie Shepp
- Type: Album
- Released: 1974
- Label: Impulse!
- Country: United States
- Length: 41:49
- Community rating: 3.79/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Compiling sessions originally recorded in the late 1960s, 'Kwanza' showcases the saxophonist deeply engaged with large-ensemble arrangements and African-centric themes. The compositions integrate elements of deep groove and big band swing into his signature avant-garde framework.
Genres
Descriptors: political, soulful, funky, groove-laden, bluesy
Tracklist
- Back Back (4:22)
- Spoo Pee Doo (2:37)
- New Africa (12:49)
- Slow Drag (10:08)
- Bakai (9:59)
Credits
- Archie Shepp - primary artist, composed by, tenor saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Cal Massey - composed by
- Grachan Moncur III - composed by, trombone
- James Spaulding - alto saxophone
- Charles Davis - baritone saxophone
- Bob Bushnell - bass [fender]
- Bernard Purdie - drums
- Wally Richardson - guitar
- Dave Burrell - Organ, Piano
- Jimmy Owens - Trumpet
- Albert Winston - Bass
- Beaver Harris - Drums
- Robin Kenyatta - Flute
- Bert Payne - Guitar
- Andy Bey - Piano
- Martin Banks - Trumpet
- Doris Troy - Vocals
- Leon Thomas - Vocals
- Tasha Thomas - Vocals
- Walter Booker - Bass
- Clarence Sharpe - Alto Saxophone
- Cecil Payne - Baritone Saxophone
- Wilbur Ware - Bass
- Joe Chambers - Drums
- Cedar Walton - Piano
- Matthew Gee - Trombone
- Woody Shaw - Trumpet