Name: Black Saint by Billy Harper
Brand: Billy Harper
SKU: 8024709041623
Price: 2.97 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (21 reviews)

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Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance! View on Youtube

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Tenor saxophonist Billy Harper helped launch the Italy-based Black Saint jazz label with this 1975 release. And not only does this represent the inaugural outing for the label, it also signifies one of the finest modern jazz releases of the '70s. Influenced by tenor sax giant John Coltrane, Harper proceeded to mold a distinctly personalized sound awash with slight inferences of R&B and hard bop. Additionally, the saxophonist's melodic gifts come to the forefront throughout this often-invigorating studio date. On the opening piece, titled "Dance Eternal Spirits, Dance," the tenor saxophonist fuses an engagingly melodic theme with lightning-fast flurries atop a peppery jazz waltz groove. Harper radiantly executes soul-searching lines atop a loosely based jazz waltz/swing vamp during "Croquet Ballet," as he alternates lower-register voicings with high-pitched, plaintive cries. Here the artist shrewdly reworks the primary melody as he literally interrogates his tenor saxophone. Highlights abound, while trumpeter Virgil Jones and pianist Joe Bonner provide Harper with buoyant frameworks via hearty soloing and intuitive support. Vigorously recommended.
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1. Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!

by Billy Harper

Primary Artist: Billy Harper|david Friesen|joe Bonner|malcom Pinson|virgil Jones
Billy Harper
David Friesen
Joe Bonner
Malcom Pinson
Virgil Jones; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Harper; Composer
Artist: Billy Harper
David Friesen
Joe Bonner
Malcom Pinson
Virgil Jones; Production

2. Croquet Ballet

by Billy Harper

Primary Artist: Billy Harper|david Friesen|joe Bonner|malcom Pinson|virgil Jones
Billy Harper
David Friesen
Joe Bonner
Malcom Pinson
Virgil Jones; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Harper; Composer
Artist: Billy Harper
David Friesen
Joe Bonner
Malcom Pinson
Virgil Jones; Production

3. Call Of The Wild And Peaceful Heart

by Billy Harper

Primary Artist: Billy Harper|david Friesen|joe Bonner|malcom Pinson|virgil Jones
Billy Harper
David Friesen
Joe Bonner
Malcom Pinson
Virgil Jones; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Harper; Composer
Artist: Billy Harper
David Friesen
Joe Bonner
Malcom Pinson
Virgil Jones; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

3 tracks available

Type

SINGLE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 16 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Hard Bop, Post Bop

Label

Black Saint

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

Italy

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 27, 1975

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8024709041623

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Black Saint

1. Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!

2. Croquet Ballet

3. Call Of The Wild And Peaceful Heart

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Black Saint

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1. Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!

2. Croquet Ballet

3. Call Of The Wild And Peaceful Heart

Technical Specifications