In the World: From Natchez to New York
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In the World: From Natchez to New York is the solo debut album by jazz
cornetist Olu Dara
. The album is Dara's debut at singing and playing guitar. Despite this Dara still plays a little cornet on the album.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
cornetist Olu Dara
Olu Dara
Olu Dara Jones is an American cornetist, guitarist and singer.-History:...
. The album is Dara's debut at singing and playing guitar. Despite this Dara still plays a little cornet on the album.
Track listing
- "Okra" – 4:48
- "Rain Shower" – 4:34
- "Natchez Shopping Blues" – 3:34
- "Your Lips" – 3:58
- "Harlem Country girl" – 5:47
- "Zora" – 3:14
- "Young Mama" – 4:44
- "Bubber (If Only)" – 3:04
- "Father Blues" – 3:32
- "Jungle Jay" featuring NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
– 5:02 - "Kiane" – 4:32