Capra Black

 ( 1973 Albums ) 

Capra Black is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Billy Harper. It was recorded in 1973 and released on the Strata-East label." Billy Harper discography ". billyharper.com. Accessed January 12, 2015

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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".

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Track listing All compositions by Billy Harper

1. "Capra Black" - 11:17
2. "Sir Galahad" - 8:00
3. "New Breed" - 4:30
4. "Soulfully, I Love You / Black Spiritual of Love" - 10:34
5. "Cry of Hunger" - 10:46

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Personnel

• Billy Harper - tenor saxophone, voice
• Jimmy Owens - trumpet
• Dick Griffin, Julian Priester - trombone
• George Cables - piano
• Reggie Workman - double bass
• Billy Cobham, Elvin Jones, Warren Smith - drum kit
• Barbara Grant, Gene McDaniels, Laveda Johnson, Pat Robinson - voice

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