Song for the Old World explained

Song for the Old World
Type:Album
Artist:Anthony Davis Quartet
Cover:Song for the Old_World.jpg
Released:1978
Recorded:July 1978
Genre:Jazz
Length:42:36
Label:India Navigation
IN 1036
Producer:India Navigation Co.
Chronology:Anthony Davis
Prev Title:Of Blues and Dreams
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:Hidden Voices
Next Year:1979

Song for the Old World is an album by pianist and composer Anthony Davis recorded in 1978 for the India Navigation label.[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "In addition to a feature for Hoggard and tributes to the bebop generation and Andrew Hill, the most impressive piece is the title cut which has fragments of melodies from Africa and Asia. This subtle album rewards repeated listenings".

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Davis except as indicated

  1. "Behind the Rock" - 4:20
  2. "Song for the Old World" - 12:30
  3. "African Ballad" - 5:30
  4. "59" (Mark Helias) - 7:51
  5. "An Anthem for the Generation That Died" - 7:27
  6. "Andrew" - 4:58

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Fitzgerald, M. & Ziegler, F., India Navigation Records List, accessed November 2, 2015