The Giant Is Awakened

by Horace Tapscott Quintet

The Giant Is Awakened cover art

The powerful debut from the influential Los Angeles pianist and community leader Horace Tapscott. This album is a key document of the West Coast's political and spiritual avant-garde scene and marks the recording debut of alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe.

Genres

  • Avant-Garde Jazz
  • Modal Jazz
  • Free Jazz

Tracklist

  1. The Giant Is Awakened
  2. For Fats
  3. The Dark Tree
  4. Niger's Theme