Roulette · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Backgammon
| Recorded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Label | Roulette |
| Released | 1976 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 592979 |
The record
Ladji Camara's flute and chanted vocals thread a pan-African strand through Hardman and Schnitter's front line, Dailey's piano keeping the harmony rich as Blakey's press rolls hold the center.
Session personnel
- Yoshio Suzuki — bass
- Art Blakey — drums
- Ladji Camara — flute, vocals
- Albert Dailey — piano
- David Schnitter — tenor saxophone
- Bill Hardman — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1976 | Carosello · RLP 10007 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Roulette |
| 1976 | Roulette · SR 5003 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo |
| 1976 | Roulette · YX-7551-RO — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1976 | Roulette · YX-7551-RO — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo |
| 2011 | Roulette · TOCJ-50243 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2011 | Roulette · TOCJ-50243 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, 1st Editon |
| 2016 | Roulette · SR-5003 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, SHM-CD |
Follow the players
Yoshio Suzuki also plays on
Art Blakey also plays on