Somalia is an album by the American saxophonist Billy Harper. It was released in 1995 on the Evidence label.Billy Harper discography accessed May 5, 2015
Critical reception
The Vancouver Sun determined that "whether by design, osmosis or accident, Harper sounds like Coltrane reincarnate." The Globe and Mail concluded that "the performances tend to be rather cumbersome, thanks to the efforts of not one, but two drummers, Newman Baker and Horacee Arnold."
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "This CD contains some of Billy Harper's finest playing in years".
Track listing All compositions by Billy Harper. "Somalia" – 13:37 "Thy Will Be Done" – 21:56 "Quest" – 12:45 "Light Within" – 7:59 "Quest in 3" – 4:15
Personnel Billy Harper – tenor saxophone, cowbell, voice Eddie Henderson – trumpet Francesca Tanksley – piano Louie Spears – bass Horacee Arnold, Newman Taylor Baker – drums Madeleine Yayodele Nelson – shekere
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