NTU: Point From Which Creation Begins

by Oliver Lake

NTU: Point From Which Creation Begins cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Arista Freedom
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:36
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The formidable alto saxophonist and Black Artists' Group co-founder explores deeply rooted African rhythms within a fierce avant-garde framework. Featuring a massive percussion section, the compositions are dense and highly improvisational, serving as a powerful statement of pan-African spiritual jazz.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Africa (12:57)
  2. Tse'lane (5:55)
  3. Electric Freedom Colors (6:24)
  4. Eriee (7:40)
  5. Zip (4:40)

Credits

  • Dennis Pohl - artwork [cover art]
  • Famoudou Don Moye - congas [conga]
  • Charles Bobo Shaw - drums
  • Don Officer - electric bass
  • Clovis Bordeux - electric piano
  • Richard Martin - guitar
  • Joseph Bowie - trombone, instruments [small]
  • Floyd LeFlore - trumpet, instruments [small]

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