Thoughts of Dar es Salaam

by Horace Tapscott

Thoughts of Dar es Salaam cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 August 1997
  • Label: Arabesque Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 59:45
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Horace Tapscott leads a masterful acoustic post-bop session defined by profound instrumental improvisation. The album weaves complex jazz narratives with deep emotional resonance, cementing his legacy in the avant-garde and post-bop traditions.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. As A Child (7:06)
  2. Bibi Mkuu: The Great Black Lady (5:34)
  3. Lullaby In Black (3:19)
  4. Sandy & Niles (4:44)
  5. Wiletta's Walk (9:08)
  6. Social Call (8:53)
  7. Oleo (8:07)
  8. Thoughts Of Dar Es Salaam (6:50)
  9. Now's The Time (5:59)

Credits

  • Horace Tapscott - primary artist, piano, composed by
  • Billy Hart - drums
  • Alan Hines - composed by
  • Thurman Green - composed by
  • Basheer Qusim - composed by
  • Gigi Gryce - composed by
  • Sonny Rollins - composed by
  • Charlie Parker - composed by

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