The African Beat

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The African Beat

Art Blakey & The Afro-Drum Ensemble · 1976 · Vinyl-LP · US · BST 84097, BLP-4097 / 84097, 84097

BST-84097 - On labels BLP-4097/84097 - Backside sleeve 84097 - Frontside sleeve

Tracklist

  1. A1Prayer By Solomon G. Ilori0:51
  2. A2Ife L'Ayo (There Is Happiness In Love)7:51
  3. A3Obirin African (Woman Of Africa)3:22
  4. A4Love, The Mystery Of8:03
  5. B1Ero Ti Nr'Ojeje9:37
  6. B2Ayiko Ayiko (Welcome, Welcome, My Darling)9:27
  7. B3Tobi Ilu6:24

Credits & notes

Bass: Ahmed Abdul-Malik Bata, Congas: Robert Crowder Congas: James Ola Folami Congas, Drums [Telegraph Drum], Percussion [Double Gong]: Chief Bey Design: Reid Miles Drums [Bambara Drum, Log Drum, Corboro Drum], Percussion [Double Gong]: Montego Joe Drums, Timpani, Gong, Drums [Telegraph Drum]: Art Blakey Liner Notes: Nat Hentoff Oboe, Flute, Saxophone [Tenor], Horns [Cow Horn], Kalimba: Yusef Lateef Percussion [Chekere], Maracas [African Maracas], Congas: Garvin Masseaux Photography By: Francis Wolff Producer: Alfred Lion Recorded By: Rudy Van Gelder Timpani: Curtis Fuller Vocals, Whistle [Penny Whistle], Talking Drum: Solomon G. Ilori

Format
Vinyl-LP
Catalog no.
BST 84097, BLP-4097 / 84097, 84097
Country
US
Year
1976
Condition
VG+ / VG+

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