Somalia (album)

Somalia is an album by the American saxophonist Billy Harper. It was released in 1995 on the Evidence label.

Critical reception

The Vancouver Sun determined that "whether by design, osmosis or accident, Harper sounds like Coltrane reincarnate." The Globe and Mail concluded that "the performances tend to be rather cumbersome, thanks to the efforts of not one, but two drummers, Newman Baker and Horacee Arnold."

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "This CD contains some of Billy Harper's finest playing in years".

Track listing

All compositions by Billy Harper.

1. "Somalia" – 13:37
2. "Thy Will Be Done" – 21:56
3. "Quest" – 12:45
4. "Light Within" – 7:59
5. "Quest in 3" – 4:15

Personnel

• Billy Harper – tenor saxophone, cowbell, voice
• Eddie Henderson – trumpet
• Francesca Tanksley – piano
• Louie Spears – bass
• Horacee Arnold, Newman Taylor Baker – drums
• Madeleine Yayodele Nelson – shekere

References