Masekela Explained

Masekela
Type:	studio
Artist:	Hugh Masekela
Cover:	Masekela - album cover.jpg
Border:	yes
Released:	1969
Recorded:	possibly September 12–30, 1968 in Los Angeles, California.
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Uni Records 73041
Producer:	Stewart Levine
Prev Title:	The Lasting Impression of Hugh Masekela
Prev Year:	1968
Next Title:	Reconstruction
Next Year:	1970

Masekela is the eleventh studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela released via Uni Records label in 1969.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Background

The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California, possibly between 12 and 30 September 1968. Masekela performs mostly his own compositions. The tracks "Mace and Grenades" and "Gold" were later included on his 2004 album Still Grazing.

The track "Mace and Grenades" was issued as a single with "Riot" as the B-side.^[4]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Masekela unless indicated otherwise.

Personnel

The personnel probably included:

• Hugh Masekela – trumpet, vocals
• Wayne Henderson – trombone
• Al Abreu – saxophone
• Wilton Felder – saxophone
• Bill Henderson – piano
• Arthur Adams – guitar
• Henry Franklin – bass
• Chuck Carter – drums
• Barry Feinstein – photography, cover

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hugh Masekela - Biography. Amoeba Music. amoeba.com. 13 July 2017.
2. Web site: Hugh Masekela: Masekela. Discogs. discogs.com. 30 April 2016.
3. Web site: DISCOGRAPHY: 1955-1969. dougpayne.com. 30 April 2016.
4. Web site: Hugh Masekela - Mace And Grenades / Riot. Discogs. 24 January 2018.