| Sundiata | ||||
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| Studio album by Chris Potter Quartet | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | December 13, 1993 | |||
| Studio | RPM Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 62:34 | |||
| Label | Criss Cross Jazz | |||
| Producer | Gerry Teekens | |||
| Chris Potter chronology | ||||
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Sundiata is the second album (but fourth released) by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. It was recorded on December 13, 1993, but not released by the Criss Cross Jazz label until 1995.[1][2] It features Potter in a quartet with pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Doug Weiss and veteran drummer Al Foster.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
The AllMusic review by David R. Adler states "Sundiata ranks as one of Potter's finest efforts ... Sundiata is an early sign of Chris Potter's importance in the jazz world".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted
- "Fear of Flying" – 8:45
- "Hibiscus" – 7:39
- "Airegin" (Sonny Rollins) – 7:40
- "New Lullaby" – 6:52
- "Sundiata" – 8:16
- "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 8:00
- "Leap of Faith" – 9:36
- "C.P.'s Blues" – 5:42
Personnel
- Chris Potter - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Kevin Hays − piano
- Doug Weiss − bass
- Al Foster - drums
References
- ↑ Criss Cross Jazz Album Entry, accessed January 10, 2018
- ↑ Chris Potter Leader Discography, accessed January 10, 2018
- 1 2 Adler, David R.. Chris Potter – Sundiata: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ↑ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1175. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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