Billy Harper "Capra Black" OG Strata-East LP (1973) NM
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Description
Billy Harper / "Capra Black" / Strata-East Records SES-19739 / Stereo LP / Original Pressing (1973)
Vinyl Grade: NM
Album Cover: Strong VG++
Musicians:
Billy Harper (ts); George Cables (p); Reggie Workman (b); Julian Priester (tmb); Dick Griffin (tmb); Billy Cobham (d); Warren Smith (d); Jimmy Owens (tp); Special Guest: Elvin Jones (d)
Voices: Barbara Grant; Laveda Johnson; Gene McDaniels; Pat Robinson; Billy Harper
Side 1:
Capra Black (11:17); Sir Galahad (8:00); New Breed (4:30)
Side 2:
Soufully, I Love You/Black Spiritual Of Love (10:34); Cry Of Hunger! (10:46)
"Texas-born saxophonist Billy Harper had played with many of the greats (Gil Evans, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones) before recording this first album as a leader in 1973. Influenced heavily by Coltrane, Harper was part of the “black consciousness” movement in jazz, which fueled such artist-owned labels as Strata-East in New York, Tribe Records in Detroit, and Black Jazz in Chicago. This session for Strata-East features an all-star cast, including George Cables (piano), Reggie Workman (bass), Julian Priester (trombone), Billy Cobham (drums), and more, including a special appearance by drummer Elvin Jones on the track “Sir Galahad.” One of the quintessential traits of this strain of jazz, the vocal chorus, is featured prominently on the two tracks from Side Black, linking the music to its roots in gospel. The equally-important blues influence shines through clearly, as well; just check out the track “New Breed” for evidence of that. All in all, an impressive debut from Mr. Harper. Interesting bit of trivia: Harper’s next album release was BLACK SAINT, inaugurating the label of the same name, which is still active today."
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