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Sundiata
Studio album by
Chris Potter Quartet
Released1995
RecordedDecember 13, 1993
StudioRPM Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
Length62:34
LabelCriss Cross Jazz
ProducerGerry Teekens
Chris Potter chronology
Pure
(1995)
Sundiata
(1995)
Moving In
(1996)

Sundiata is the second album led by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. It was recorded in 1993 and released by Criss Cross Jazz1995.[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler states "Sundiata ranks as one of Potter's finest efforts ... Sundiata is an early sign of Chris Potter's importance in the jazz world".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted

  1. "Fear of Flying" – 8:45
  2. "Hibiscus" – 7:39
  3. "Airegin" (Sonny Rollins) – 7:40
  4. "New Lullaby" – 6:52
  5. "Sundiata" – 8:16
  6. "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 8:00
  7. "Leap of Faith" – 9:36
  8. "C.P.'s Blues" – 5:42

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Criss Cross Jazz Album Entry, accessed January 10, 2018
  2. ^ Chris Potter Leader Discography, accessed January 10, 2018
  3. ^ a b Adler, David R.. Chris Potter – Sundiata: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.