Capra Black
1974 studio album by Billy Harper
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Capra Black is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Billy Harper. It was recorded in 1973 and released on the Strata-East label.[2]
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| Released | June 1974[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Strata-East SES-19739 | |||
| Producer | Billy Harper | |||
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Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Jason Ankeny praised the album, stating "Capra Black remains one of the seminal recordings of jazz's black consciousness movement. A profoundly spiritual effort that channels both the intellectual complexity of the avant-garde as well as the emotional potency of gospel, its focus and assurance belie Billy Harper's inexperience as a leader".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Billy Harper
- "Capra Black" - 11:17
- "Sir Galahad" - 8:00
- "New Breed" - 4:30
- "Soulfully, I Love You / Black Spiritual of Love" - 10:34
- "Cry of Hunger" - 10:46
Personnel
- Billy Harper - tenor saxophone, voice
- Jimmy Owens - trumpet
- Dick Griffin, Julian Priester - trombone
- George Cables - piano
- Reggie Workman - bass
- Billy Cobham, Elvin Jones, Warren Smith - drums
- Barbara Grant, Gene McDaniels, Laveda Johnson, Pat Robinson - voice