Album · 1970

Hommage to Africa

Released
1970
Label
BYG Records
Catalogue no.
529.303
Tracklist
4 tracks
Length
35:25
Country
FR

“Hommage to Africa” is an album by Sunny Murray, released in 1970 on BYG Records. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 35:25. The line-up features Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), Arthur Jones (gong, tambourine), Earl Freeman (bell, timpani), Jeanne Lee (bell, vocals) and Lester Bowie (trumpet, flugelhorn).

Who played on Hommage to Africa

  • Archie Shepp tenor saxophone on 2 tracks
  • Arthur Jones gong, tambourine, bell on 2 tracks
  • Earl Freeman bell, timpani on 2 tracks
  • Jeanne Lee bell, vocals on 2 tracks
  • Lester Bowie trumpet, flugelhorn on 2 tracks
  • Malachi Favors bell, xylophone on 2 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Suns of Africa, Part 1 15:15
  2. A2 Suns of Africa, Part 2 2:40
  3. B1 R.I.P. 10:35
  4. B2 Unity 6:55

More albums by Sunny Murray

Sonny's Time Now 1965 · DIW Sunny Murray 1966 · ESP‐Disk’ Sunshine 1969 · BYG Records Big Chief 1969 · Pathé An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker) 1970 · BYG Records
Action 1965
Sunny Murray 1969 · Live
13# Steps on Glass 1995
Illuminators 1996 · Live
Homework 1997
We Are Not At The Opera 1998
Perles Noires Vol. II 2005

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Hommage to Africa?

The line-up of Hommage to Africa includes Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), Arthur Jones (gong, tambourine), Earl Freeman (bell, timpani), Jeanne Lee (bell, vocals), Lester Bowie (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Malachi Favors (bell, xylophone).

Which label released Hommage to Africa?

Hommage to Africa was released in 1970 on BYG Records (529.303).

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