A diverse range of sounds created by the harmony of African rhythms and jazz
This work, centered around Richard Bona, fuses jazz and world music. The flexible bass lines and sophisticated arrangements create a sense of unity that transcends genres. The breadth of expression is impressive.
African bassist Richard Bona reconstructs his musical roots in a jazz context with this ambitious album. The rhythm is light, and the interplay between the horn section and keyboard creates a rich groove. His vocals are warm and, together with the bassline, form the core of the song. Gil Goldstein's arrangements are meticulous, with beautiful spatial placement of each instrument, and the depth of the music grows with each listen. This is an album rich in international flavor, seamlessly blending cultural backgrounds.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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Invocation (A Prophecy)
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2)
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Bisso Baba (Always Together)
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3)
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Suninga (When Will I Ever See You?)
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4)
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Ekwa Mwato (Affirmation Of The Spirit)
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5)
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Sweet Mary (Everyone Has A Choice)
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6)
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Reverence (The Story Of A Miracle)
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7)
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Te Misea (A Scream To Save The Planet)et)
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8)
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Muntula Moto (The Benediction Of A New Life)
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9)
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Laka Mba (Plea For Forgiveness / With The Pride Of Lions)
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10)
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Ngad'a Ndutu (Widow's Dance / Celebration Of A New Life)
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11)
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Esoka (Trust Your Heart)
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12)
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Mbanga Kumba (Two Cities, One Train)
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Drums - Vinnie Colaiuta (2, 7, 8, 10, 12)
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Acoustic Guitar - Pat Metheny (5)
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Trombone - Michael Eugene Davis
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Percussion - Luis Quintero (4)
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Tenor Saxophone - Michael Brecker (10)
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Cello - Richard Locker (3, 6, 12)
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Mixed By - Rob Eaton
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Mastered By - Ted Jensen
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Drums - Ariel M. Hoenig
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Cello - Maxine Neuman (3, 6,12)
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Piano, Keyboards - George Whitty (7, 8, 12)
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Producer, Bass, Flute, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals, Guitar, Recorded By - Richard Bona
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Conductor, Arranged By [Strings] - Gil Goldstein (3, 6)
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Bass Clarinet - John Moses (3, 6, 12)
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Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone - Aaron Heick (2, 4, 7)
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Guitar - Oz Noy (2)
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Trumpet - James A. Haynes
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Keyboards - Etienne Stadwijk (2, 7, 8, 10)
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Viola - Louise Schulman (3, 6, 12)
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Bass Flute - Sheryl Henze (3, 6, 12)
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Viola - David Cerutti (3, 6, 12)
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Violin, Concertmaster - Eriko Sato-Oel
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Harp - Grace Paradise (3, 6, 12)
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Violin - Schmuel Katz
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Piano - Edsel Gomez (4)
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Recorded By [Additional] - Todd Parker (2)
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Bassoon - Martin Kuuskmann (3, 6, 12)
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Flute - Alan Cox (2) (3, 6, 12)