Black Saint (album) explained

Black Saint is an album by American jazz saxophonist Billy Harper recorded in 1975 for the Italian Black Saint label.^[1] The album was the first release for the record label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Glenn Astarita awarded the album 4½ stars calling it "one of the finest modern jazz releases of the '70s... Vigorously recommended".^[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings says it is “the album people associate with Harper, a strong, eclectic blend of blues, hard-edged rock patterns and the by now familiar preaching style.”

Track listing

All compositions by Billy Harper.

1. "Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!" – 6:52
2. "Croquet Ballet" – 13:02
3. "Call of the Wild and Peaceful Heart" – 21:22

• Recorded at Barclay Studios in Paris, France, on July 21 & 22, 1975

Personnel

• Billy Harper – tenor saxophone, cowbell
• Virgil Jones – trumpet
• Joe Bonner – piano
• David Friesen – bass
• Malcolm Pinson – drums

Notes and References

1. http://jazzrealities.blogspot.com/2010/01/blacksaint-discography-this-is-label.html Black Saint Records discography
2. Astarita, G. Allmusic Review accessed May 5, 2011