47th Street

by Malachi Thompson

Overview

Thompson's terrific ode to a unique time and place in African-American history is filled with exciting musical ideas while also remaining accessible. Of particular note is the jumping "Some Freebop for Monk," with its criss-crossed melodic lines over a steady bass pulse, and the "Mystery of Jazz" suite. ~ Tim Sheridan

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/1998
Label:	Delmark
UPC:	0038153049720
Rank:	155049

Tracks

1. 47th Street
2. Is It Not True Simply Because You Cannot Believe It?
3. X
4. C.J.'s Blues
5. Some Freebop for Monk
6. Miyako
7. African Sun Dance, Mystery of Jaaz (Suite)
8. Discovery, the House of Jaaz
9. An Elevated Cry
10. Lamentation and the Harmony of Yah

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Malachi Thompson   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Joe Ford   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Billy Harper   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Ron Bridgewater   Sax (Tenor)
Dee Alexander   Vocals
Danny Porter   Vocals
Dr. Cuz   Percussion
Mae Koen   Vocals
Byron Woods   Vocals
Steve Berry   Trombone
John Whitfield   Bass
Diane Madison   Vocals
Harrison Bankhead   Bass
Kirk Brown   Piano
Carter Jefferson   Sax (Tenor)
Nasar Abadey   Drums
Dana Hall   Drums

Technical Credits

Marian Hayes   Poetry Reading
Al Brandtner   Design
Paul Serrano   Engineer
Steve Wagner   Producer
Billy Harper   Composer
Malachi Thompson   Producer,Composer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Robert G. Koester   Producer
Joe Ford   Composer
Claydes Smith   Liner Notes
A.T. Crawford   Artwork