Grrr

by Hugh Masekela

Grrr cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: South Africa
  • Length: 15:45

Artists on this release: Eric Gale, Larry Willis

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A powerful early album from the South African trumpet legend, recorded shortly after he arrived in the United States. 'Grrr' is a fiery blend of South African township jive and American hard bop, showcasing Masekela's brilliant trumpet playing and his gift for infectious, danceable grooves. It's a key document of his early sound and a powerful statement of cultural pride.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. U, Dwi (2:30)
  2. Sharpville (3:30)
  3. Grrr (3:00)
  4. Phatsha-Phatsha (2:45)
  5. Song of the Tryst (4:00)

Credits

  • Hugh Masekela - primary artist, arranged by, trumpet [uncredited], written-by
  • Jonas Gwangwa - arranged by, trombone [uncredited], written-by
  • Luchi DeJesus - edited by
  • Eric Gale - guitar [uncredited]
  • Bob Eimore & Associates, Inc. - photography by
  • Bob Prokop - photography by
  • Larry Willis - piano [uncredited]
  • Ed Townsend - producer
  • Morris Goldberg - saxophone [uncredited]
  • Howard Johnson - tuba [uncredited]
  • Ndikho Xaba - written-by
  • Miriam Makeba - written-by
  • Zephaniah Nkabinde - written-by
  • Gwigwi Mrwebi - written-by
  • Christopher Mra Ngcukana - written-by
  • Lemmy "Special" Mabaso - written-by

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