Kofi (album)
1995 studio album by Donald Byrd
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Kofi is an album by the American trumpeter Donald Byrd, featuring performances by Byrd with Frank Foster, Lew Tabackin, Duke Pearson, Ron Carter, Bob Cranshaw, Airto Moreira, Wally Richardson, and Mickey Roker, recorded in 1969 and 1970 and released on the Blue Note label in 1995.[1]
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ReleasedFebruary 24, 1995
RecordedDecember 16, 1969 (#1–2)
December 4, 1970 (#3–5)
A&R Studios, New York City
December 4, 1970 (#3–5)
A&R Studios, New York City
Length33:40 (original LP)
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| Released | February 24, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | December 16, 1969 (#1–2) December 4, 1970 (#3–5) A&R Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:40 (original LP) | |||
| Label | Blue Note Blue Note 31875 | |||
| Producer | Duke Pearson | |||
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Reception
The AllMusic review by Rob Theakston stated: "The playing here is no less than stellar ... The subtle relaxed tones of this album make it truly one of the essential releases in Byrd's catalog".
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Donald Byrd except as indicated
- "Kofi" - 7:46
- "Fufu" - 9:39
- "Perpetual Love" - 7:38
- "Elmina" - 8:37
- "The Loud Minority" (Frank Foster) - 9:57 Bonus track on the CD
Personnel
- Donald Byrd - trumpet
- William Campbell - trombone (track 1)
- Frank Foster - tenor saxophone
- Lew Tabackin - tenor saxophone, flute (tracks 1 & 2)
- Duke Pearson - electric piano
- Wally Richardson - guitar (tracks 3–5)
- Ron Carter - bass
- Bob Cranshaw - electric bass (track 2)
- Airto Moreira - drums (tracks 1 & 2), percussion (tracks 3–5)
- Mickey Roker - drums (tracks 3–5)
- Dom Um Romão - percussion (tracks 3–5)