| Masekela | ||||
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| Studio album by Hugh Masekela | ||||
| Released | 1969 | |||
| Recorded | possibly September 12–30, 1968 in Los Angeles, California. | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Uni Records 73041 | |||
| Producer | Stewart Levine | |||
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Masekela is the eleventh studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela released via Uni Records label in 1969.
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.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Masekela unless indicated otherwise.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mace and Grenades" | 3:50 | |
| 2. | "Boeremusiek" | 2:00 | |
| 3. | "Gold" | 4:15 | |
| 4. | "Sobukwe" | 1:54 | |
| 5. | "Blues for Huey" | Kippie Moeketsi | 2:00 |
| 6. | "Gafsa" | Dollar Brand | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Fuzz" | 2:50 | |
| 8. | "Head Peepin'" | 2:52 | |
| 9. | "Otis" | 2:05 | |
| 10. | "Riot" | 1:55 | |
| 11. | "If There's Anybody Out There" | 3:30 | |
| 12. | "Extra Added Attraction" | Philemon Hou | 1:00 |
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
References
- Davis, Hank. "Hugh Masekela – Masekela". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- Larkin, Colin (27 May 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 1203. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- "Hugh Masekela: Masekela". Sputnik Music. sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Hugh Masekela - Biography". Amoeba Music. amoeba.com. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- "Hugh Masekela: Masekela". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- "DISCOGRAPHY: 1955-1969". dougpayne.com. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- "Hugh Masekela - Mace And Grenades / Riot". Discogs. Retrieved 24 January 2018.