Black Saint is an album by American jazz saxophonist Billy Harper recorded in 1975 for the Italian Black Saint label.Black Saint Records discography accessed May 5, 2011 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".Astarita, G. Allmusic Review accessed May 5, 2011 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. "Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!" – 6:52 "Croquet Ballet" – 13:02 "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
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