The Philosophy of the Spiritual

The Philosophy of the Spiritual is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1971 and released on the Cobblestone label. The album was reissued in 1975 on the Muse label as With Understanding.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars.

Track listing

All compositions by Bill Lee except as indicated

1. "Dear Old Stockholm" (Traditional) - 5:36
2. "Monica" - 4:05
3. "Oh My God" (Nadi Koma) - 9:27
4. "The Rabbi" - 7:23
5. "Baby Sweets" - 6:18
6. "Juan Valdez" - 5:02

Personnel

• Richard Davis - bass
• Chick Corea - piano
• Bill Lee - bass
• Sam Brown - guitar
• Sonny Brown - drums
• Frankie Dunlop - percussion

References