Sundiata (album) explained

Sundiata
Type:	studio
Artist:	Chris Potter Quartet
Cover:	Sundiata (album).jpg
Border:	yes
Released:	1995
Recorded:	December 13, 1993
Studio:	RPM Studios, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	62:34
Label:	Criss Cross Jazz
Producer:	Gerry Teekens
Chronology:	Chris Potter
Prev Title:	Pure
Prev Year:	1995
Next Title:	Moving In
Next Year:	1996

Sundiata is the second album (but fourth released) by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. It was recorded on December 13, 1993, but not released by the Criss Cross Jazz label until 1995.^{[1] [2]} It features Potter in a quartet with pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Doug Weiss and veteran drummer Al Foster.

Reception

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler states "Sundiata ranks as one of Potter's finest efforts ... Sundiata is an early sign of Chris Potter's importance in the jazz world".

Track listing

All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted

1. "Fear of Flying" – 8:45
2. "Hibiscus" – 7:39
3. "Airegin" (Sonny Rollins) – 7:40
4. "New Lullaby" – 6:52
5. "Sundiata" – 8:16
6. "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 8:00
7. "Leap of Faith" – 9:36
8. "C.P.'s Blues" – 5:42

Personnel

• Chris Potter - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Kevin Hays − piano
• Doug Weiss − bass
• Al Foster - drums

Notes and References

1. https://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1107.html Criss Cross Jazz Album Entry
2. http://www.ramseycastaneda.com/chris_potter_discography/leader.html Chris Potter Leader Discography