1974 Album on Vinyl LP!
King of Kings was recorded in 1974 and features a wider array of instruments including Ugandan harp and balafon. Perhaps best known for the expansive "Nsorama (The Stars)," a seminal work of spiritual jazz.
...in the early 1970s, the Ohio band the Pyramids were laying down sounds that stand the test of time. They mixed jazz (free, bop, and fusion) with powerful funk grooves and elements of African styles. KING OF KINGS has a slightly higher soul/R&B quotient than their other discs, but make no mistake - their singularly powerful, driving, and inclusive approach to rhythm glows throughout.
Features
- Vinyl LP
- Remastered by Francesco Donatello at Calyx Mastering
- Manufactured in Poland
- Assembled in Czech Republic
Musicians
| Idrissa Ackamoor aka Bruce Baker | alto sax, talking drum, bailophone, one-stringed goge, Ethiopian drum, calypso box |
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| Margo Ackamoor | flute, percussion |
| Kwame Kimathi Asante aka Thomas Williams | Hagstrom bass, Ugandan harp, percussion |
| Hekaptah aka Bradie Speller | conga drums, percussion |
| Donald Robinson | drums, bongos, percussion |
| Jerome Saunders | piano, percussion |
| Chris Chafe | cello |
| The Pyramids | vocals |
Selections
Side One:
- Mogho Naba (King of Kings)
- Queen of the Spirits
Side Two:
- Nsorama (The Stars)
- My Africa
