In the World: From Natchez to New York

by Olu Dara

In the World: From Natchez to New York cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 17 February 1998
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 47:00
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

At the age of 57, the veteran jazz cornetist (and father to hip-hop legend Nas) released his joyous and highly eclectic debut album. The record celebrates his Southern roots, offering a delightfully playful, acoustic synthesis of Mississippi Delta blues, early jazz traditions, and vibrant African rhythms.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Okra (4:50)
  2. Rain Shower (4:35)
  3. Natchez Shopping Blues (3:36)
  4. Your Lips (4:00)
  5. Harlem Country Girl (5:48)
  6. Zora (3:14)
  7. Young Mama (4:45)
  8. Bubber (If Only) (3:04)
  9. Father Blues (3:31)
  10. Jungle Jay (5:02)
  11. Kiane (4:31)

Credits

  • Kwatei Jones-Quartey - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, guitar [guitars], chorus, electric guitar [electric guitars]
  • Cantrese Alloway - backing vocals
  • Darada David - backing vocals
  • Joyce Malone - backing vocals
  • Melba Joyce - backing vocals
  • Alonzo Gardner - bass, chorus
  • Richard James - congas
  • Greg Bandy - drums, percussion, chorus

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