Friday, July 01, 2011

Congo Call

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I will soon be traveling to New Orleans for the first time therefore musically, I'm definitely in a "jazz" mindset. If anyone has any suggestions as to record shops, bars, restaurants, nightclubs I should check out, please email me or leave a note in the comments section.

With all of that being said, let's end the week with the funky spiritual jazz gem "Congo Call" by the Prince Lasha Quintet featuring alto Saxophonist Sonny Simmons. This brilliant track was featured on the group's 1963 hard-to-find album The Cry!. Along with Sonny Simmons on alto, the recording features Gary Peacock on bass, Gene Stone on drums, and is led by Prince Lasha on flute. The entire album is amazing from start to finish, so if you ever come across the original LP, I highly recommend making the wise decision of snatching it up. Enjoy the long weekend!

Prince Lasha Quintet feat. Sonny Simmons - Congo Call


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Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful time that's is one of my favorite cities in the world. You are going to love it and make sure you check out the live sex shows on Bourbon St :). I haven't been post Katrina which I'm planning to go down there in September the food is outta this world and yo can drink 24 hours a day and everyone is friendly there.