Soul of Africa

by Hal Singer & Jef Gilson

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Le Kiosque d'Orph茅e
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:04
  • Community rating: 3.9/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in Paris, this stellar collaboration pairs veteran American R&B saxophonist Hal Singer with visionary French jazz pianist and producer Jef Gilson. The resulting album is a vibrant, rhythmic exploration of Afro-centric spiritual jazz, propelled by deep grooves and soulful, uninhibited improvisation.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, improvisation, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Chant Inca (8:40)
  2. Mother Africa (6:54)
  3. The High Life (3:58)
  4. Libertarian (5:27)
  5. Garvey's Strut (6:05)

Credits

  • Hal Singer - primary artist, tenor saxophone, written-by
  • Jef Gilson - primary artist, piano, written-by
  • Jacky Samson - bass
  • Frank Raholison - drums
  • Malagasy - ensemble
  • Del Rabenja - percussion
  • Gerard Rakotoarivony - percussion
  • Bernard Lubat - vibraphone

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