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Jazz drumming legend Art Blakey teams up with the Afro-Drum Ensemble as they produce this Blue Note release entitled African Beat. If you’re expecting a 50/50 split on the fusion end of things, this album reflects far more of a traditional African sound, as it features a percussion-heavy ensemble, along with minimal instruments, at times just a flute and a stand-up bass. Yusef Lateef, who was responsible for most of the wind instruments, displays his well travelled musical talents as his playing style is an excellent compliment to the album.
Bambara Drum, Double Gong, Corboro Drum, Log Drum – Montego Joe;
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Bass – Ahmed Abdul-Malik;
Bata Drum, Conga – Robert Crowder;
Chekere, African Maracas, Conga – Garvin Masseaux;
Conga – James Ola Folami;
Conga, Telegraph Drum, Double Gong – Chief Bey;
Drums, Tympani, Gong, Telegraph Drum – Art Blakey;
Oboe, Flute, Tenor Sax, Cow Horn, Thumb Piano – Yusef Lateef.
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