Papa's Bounce Explained

Papa's Bounce
Type:studio
Artist:Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Cover:Papa_bounce_cover.jpeg
Released:1998
Recorded:February 16 & 17, 1998
Studio:Spirit Room, Rossie, New York
Genre:Jazz
Length:70:24
Label:CIMP
Producer:Robert D. Rusch
Chronology:Kahil El'Zabar
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Prev Year:1998
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Papa's Bounce is an album by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, a jazz band formed by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar, who is joined by trombonist Joseph Bowie, saxophonist Ernest Dawkins and percussionist 'Atu' Harold Murray. It was recorded in 1998 and released on CIMP.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Steve Loewy notes: "Much of the album is surprisingly low volume, immersed in delightfully tranquil sounds. The group never forgets its mission, though, and even when playing in low gear, the creative sparks fly."

The Penguin Guide to Jazz states: "CIMP's dry, 'real' sound suits the EHE just fine, and its seldom made a record that sounds as lucid and spontaneous as Papa's Bounce."[1]

The All About Jazz review by Derek Taylor says: "As a whole this disc radiates a love and respect for African traditions that will enrich the ears of any listener willing to explore it’s bountiful expanses."[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Kahil El'Zabar

  1. "Papa's Bounce" – 14:32
  2. "Dance'm" – 6:10
  3. "Song of My Self" – 10:01
  4. "Blue Rwanda" – 11:08
  5. "Spirit Dancer" – 10:14
  6. "Indestructible Consciousness" – 8:58
  7. "Sunshine Serenade" – 9:21

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cook, Richard. Richard Cook (journalist). Brian Morton . Brian Morton (Scottish writer) . The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. 6th. The Penguin Guide to Jazz. 2002. Penguin. London. 0140515216. 470.
  2. Taylor, Derek. Papa's Bounce review at All About Jazz