Name: Reverence by Richard Bona
Brand: Richard Bona
SKU: 5099750449721
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

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Richard Bona was born in a little village in West Africa. His mother was a singer and his grandfather was both a singer and musician. Those talents were passed down naturally. By the time Bona was of school age, he spent plenty of hours performing at church. At home, his hunger for the world of music found him making his own flutes, drums, and even a decent guitar. As a teenager he moved to a large city where he soon found a way to get his fill of jazz and the chance to play real instruments and learn to read and write music. On this 2001 album, Reverence, his second full-length recording, all of those years of surrounding himself with music shine through. Even though the lyrics aren't in English, fans from the United States seem to enjoy the album. Bona's songs on Reverence are jazz, but done in a world style, with the flavor of his homeland proudly holding a large spot. The numbers on this recording carry styles of fusion and American jazz, but also offer African pop, Latin, jazz-rock, and even some orchestral arrangements.
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1. Invocation (A Prophecy) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Flute: Richard Bona; Performer
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Keyboard: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Franz
Steve Mazur; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Rob Eaton
Max Feldman; Production
Producer: Richard Bona; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production

2. Bisso Baba (Always Together) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Alto Saxophone: Aaron Heick; Performer
Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Keyboard: Etiene Stadwijk
Richard Bona; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur
Aaron Franz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Rob Eaton
Max Feldman
John Bates; Production
Percussion: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Aaron Heick; Performer
Trombone: Michael Eugene Davis; Performer
Trumpet: James A. Hynes; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Recording: Richard Bona
Todd Parker
Tom Schick; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

3. Suninga (When Will I Ever See You?) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Acoustic Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Bass Clarinet: John Moses; Performer
Bassoon: Martin Kuuskman; Performer
Cello: Maxine Neuman
Richard Locker; Performer
Drums: Ariel M. Hoenig; Performer
Arranger: Gil Goldstein; Composer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Conductor: Gil Goldstein; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Franz
Steve Mazur; Production
Flute: Alan Cox; Performer
Harp: Grace Paradise; Performer
Keyboard: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Viola: Louise Schulman
David Cerutti; Performer
Violin: Eriko Sato-oel
Shmuel Katz; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Max Feldman
Rob Eaton; Production
Recording: Tom Schick
Richard Bona
Todd Parker; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

4. Ekwa Mwato (Affirmation Of The Spirit) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Alto Saxophone: Aaron Heick; Performer
Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Arranger: Aaron Heick; Composer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Franz
Steve Mazur; Production
Percussion: Luis Quintero; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Rob Eaton
Max Feldman; Production
Piano: Edsel Gomez; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Aaron Heick; Performer
Trombone: Michael Eugene Davis; Performer
Trumpet: James A. Hynes; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

5. Sweet Mary (Everyone Has A Choice) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Percussion: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur
Aaron Franz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Rob Eaton
Max Feldman
John Bates; Production
Producer: Richard Bona; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production

6. Reverence (The Story Of A Miracle) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Acoustic Guitar: Pat Metheny; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Pat Metheny; Performer
Bass: Richard Bona
Sheryl Henze; Performer
Bass Clarinet: John Moses; Performer
Bassoon: Martin Kuuskman; Performer
Cello: Richard Locker
Maxine Neuman; Performer
Arranger: Gil Goldstein; Composer
Conductor: Gil Goldstein; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Franz
Steve Mazur; Production
Drums: Ariel M. Hoenig; Performer
Flute: Sheryl Henze
Alan Cox; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Fretless Bass: Richard Bono; Performer
Harp: Grace Paradise; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Viola: David Cerutti
Louise Schulman; Performer
Violin: Eriko Sato-oel
Shmuel Katz; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Max Feldman
Rob Eaton; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

7. Te Misea (A Scream To Save The Planet) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Keyboard: George Whitty
Etiene Stadwijk; Performer
Percussion: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Piano: George Whitty; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Aaron Heick; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Rob Eaton
Max Feldman; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

8. Muntula Moto (The Benediction of a Long Life) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Keyboard: George Whitty
Richard Bona; Performer
Percussion: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Piano: Etiene Stadwijk; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Franz
Steve Mazur; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Rob Eaton
Max Feldman; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

9. Laka Mba (Plea For Forgiveness {With The Pride Of Lions}) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Percussion: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur
Aaron Franz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Rob Eaton
Max Feldman
John Bates; Production
Producer: Richard Bona; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production

11. Esoka (Trust Your Heart) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Piano: Edsel Gomez; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Franz
Steve Mazur; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Max Feldman
John Bates
Rob Eaton; Production
Producer: Richard Bona; Production
Recording: Richard Bona
Todd Parker
Tom Schick; Production

12. Mbanga Kumba (Two Cities, One Train) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Bass Clarinet: John Moses; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur
Aaron Franz; Production
Bassoon: Martin Kuuskman; Performer
Cello: Richard Locker
Maxine Neuman; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Flute: Alan Cox; Performer
Fretless Bass: Richard Bono; Performer
Harp: Grace Paradise; Performer
Keyboard: George Whitty; Performer
Percussion: Richard Bono; Performer
Viola: David Cerutti
Louise Schulman; Performer
Violin: Shmuel Katz
Eriko Sato-oel; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Composer: Gil Goldstein
Richard Bona; Composer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Max Feldman
Rob Eaton
John Bates; Production
Recording: Tom Schick
Richard Bona
Todd Parker; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

10. Ngad'a Ndutu (Widow's Dance {Celebration Of A New Life}) (Album Version)

by Richard Bona

Composer: Richard Bona; Composer
Bass: Richard Bona; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Richard Bona; Performer
Keyboard: Etiene Stadwijk; Performer
Percussion: Richard Bona; Performer
Performer: Richard Bona; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Vocals: Richard Bona; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Mazur
Aaron Franz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Bates
Rob Eaton
Max Feldman; Production
Recording: Todd Parker
Tom Schick
Richard Bona; Production
Primary Artist: Richard Bona; Main Performer
Producer: Richard Bona; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 51 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

6/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Worldwide, World Fusion

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

Duala

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 17, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099750449721

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Reverence

1. Invocation (A Prophecy) (Album Version)

2. Bisso Baba (Always Together) (Album Version)

3. Suninga (When Will I Ever See You?) (Album Version)

4. Ekwa Mwato (Affirmation Of The Spirit) (Album Version)

5. Sweet Mary (Everyone Has A Choice) (Album Version)

6. Reverence (The Story Of A Miracle) (Album Version)

7. Te Misea (A Scream To Save The Planet) (Album Version)

8. Muntula Moto (The Benediction of a Long Life) (Album Version)

9. Laka Mba (Plea For Forgiveness {With The Pride Of Lions}) (Album Version)

11. Esoka (Trust Your Heart) (Album Version)

12. Mbanga Kumba (Two Cities, One Train) (Album Version)

10. Ngad'a Ndutu (Widow's Dance {Celebration Of A New Life}) (Album Version)

Technical Specifications

Reverence

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Release options

1. Invocation (A Prophecy) (Album Version)

2. Bisso Baba (Always Together) (Album Version)

3. Suninga (When Will I Ever See You?) (Album Version)

4. Ekwa Mwato (Affirmation Of The Spirit) (Album Version)

5. Sweet Mary (Everyone Has A Choice) (Album Version)

6. Reverence (The Story Of A Miracle) (Album Version)

7. Te Misea (A Scream To Save The Planet) (Album Version)

8. Muntula Moto (The Benediction of a Long Life) (Album Version)

9. Laka Mba (Plea For Forgiveness {With The Pride Of Lions}) (Album Version)

11. Esoka (Trust Your Heart) (Album Version)

12. Mbanga Kumba (Two Cities, One Train) (Album Version)

10. Ngad'a Ndutu (Widow's Dance {Celebration Of A New Life}) (Album Version)

Technical Specifications