In the World: From Natchez to New York

by Olu Dara

Overview

In the World: From Natchez to New York is certainly a surprise. Well known as a lyrical avant-garde cornetist, Olu Dara emerges here as an effective country-blues singer and guitarist. Fortunately, Dara does not neglect his cornet but the music is definitely much different than one might expect. The material, all written by Dara, deals with country life, difficulties with love, and survival in today's society, and includes a tribute to the vegetable and fruit peddlers of yesteryear ("Okra"). A few numbers feature other vocalists and storytellers, but overall the multi-talented Dara is the main voice (both vocally and instrumentally) throughout the fascinating and successful effort. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/17/1998
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678307720
Rank:	70590

Tracks

1. Okra
2. Rain Shower
3. Natchez Shopping Blues
4. Your Lips
5. Harlem Country Girl
6. Zora
7. Young Mama
8. Bubber (If Only)
9. Father Blues
10. Jungle Jay
11. Kiane

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Olu Dara   Primary Artist,Cornet,Guitar,Vocals,Trumpet,Muted Cornet
Nas   Guest Artist,Vocals
Greg Bandy   Drums,Percussion
Melba Joyce   Vocals (Background)
Rudy "Obadeli" Herbert   Organ (Hammond)
Mayanna Lee   Vocals
Darada David   Vocals (Background)
Alonzo Gardner   Bass
Cantrese Alloway   Vocals (Background)
Joyce Malone   Vocals (Background)
Richard James   Congas
Ivan Ramirez   Guitar
Kwatei Jones-Quartey   Guitar,Percussion,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Greg Calbi   Mastering
Marc Cobrin   Engineer
Danny Kopelson   Mixing,Engineer
Yves Beauvais   Producer
Greg Bandy   Composer
Olu Dara   Composer,Producer
Tom Schick   Assistant Engineer
Ntozake Shange   Liner Notes
Stacy Guerasseva   Production Coordination
Chaki   Assistant Engineer
Fred Kevorkian   Editing,Assistant Engineer