Accent on Africa

by Cannonball Adderley

Accent on Africa cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1968
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 30:53
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: David Axelrod

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Exploring the rhythmic and melodic traditions of the African continent, the renowned saxophonist expands his hard bop framework with lush big band orchestration. 'Accent on Africa' pairs driving jazz-funk grooves with subtle Afro-centric percussive elements, featuring arrangements by David Axelrod. The project showcases Adderley's continuing interest in connecting African-American jazz with its global cultural roots.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Ndo Lima (3:48)
  2. Hamba Nami (3:30)
  3. Khutsana (3:52)
  4. Up And At It (3:36)
  5. Gumba Gumba (5:26)
  6. Marabi (2:45)
  7. Gun-Jah (4:16)
  8. Lehadima (3:37)

Credits

  • The Cannonball Adderley Quintet - primary artist, saxophone, sleeve notes, written-by
  • Nat Adderley - instruments
  • Joe Zawinul - written-by
  • Caiphus Semenya - written-by
  • Wes Montgomery - written-by
  • H.B. Barnum - written-by
  • Jai Rich - written-by
  • Rick Holmes - written-by
  • David Axelrod - producer, written-by

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