Capra Black is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Billy Harper. It was recorded in 1973 and released on the Strata-East label."Billy Harper discography ". billyharper.com. Accessed January 12, 2015
Reception In his review for AllMusic, Jason Ankeny praised the album, stating "Capra Black remains one of the seminal recordings of jazz's black consciousness movement. A profoundly spiritual effort that channels both the intellectual complexity of the avant-garde as well as the emotional potency of gospel, its focus and assurance belie Billy Harper's inexperience as a leader".
Track listing All compositions by Billy Harper "Capra Black" - 11:17 "Sir Galahad" - 8:00 "New Breed" - 4:30 "Soulfully, I Love You / Black Spiritual of Love" - 10:34 "Cry of Hunger" - 10:46
Personnel Billy Harper - tenor saxophone, voice Jimmy Owens - trumpet Dick Griffin, Julian Priester - trombone George Cables - piano Reggie Workman - bass Billy Cobham, Elvin Jones, Warren Smith - drums Barbara Grant, Gene McDaniels, Laveda Johnson, Pat Robinson - voice
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