Sum of the Parts

by Larry Ridley

Sum of the Parts cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: Strata-East
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:59
  • Community rating: 3.28/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Esteemed bassist Larry Ridley steps out as a bandleader on the independent Strata-East label. 'Sum of the Parts' is a remarkably warm, melodic session that effortlessly bridges traditional acoustic jazz sensibilities with sophisticated, mid-70s jazz-funk grooves.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Changa Chikuyo (4:08)
  2. It Was A Very Good Year (5:42)
  3. Well You Needn't (8:29)
  4. Go Down Moses (1:22)
  5. Feelin' Blue (6:01)
  6. Indiana Avenue (5:58)
  7. In A Sentimental Mood (2:21)
  8. Never Can Say Goodbye (7:55)

Credits

  • 'Crusher' Bennett - congas, percussion
  • Grady Tate - drums
  • Onaje Allan Gumbs - piano, electric piano, clavinet, synthesizer [string synthesizer], arranged by, written-by
  • Bexar - typography
  • Sonny Fortune - flute, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
  • Cornell Dupree - guitar
  • Ervin Drake - written-by
  • Thelonious Monk - written-by

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