Sundiata (album)

Sundiata
Studio album by Chris Potter Quartet
Released	1995
Recorded	December 13, 1993
Studio	RPM Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	62:34
Label	Criss Cross Jazz
Producer	Gerry Teekens
Chris Potter chronology
Pure (1995) Sundiata (1995) Moving In (1996)

Sundiata is the second album (but fourth released) by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. It was recorded on December 13, 1993, but not released by the Criss Cross Jazz label until 1995.^[1][2] It features Potter in a quartet with pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Doug Weiss and veteran drummer Al Foster.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler states "Sundiata ranks as one of Potter's finest efforts ... Sundiata is an early sign of Chris Potter's importance in the jazz world".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted

1. "Fear of Flying" – 8:45
2. "Hibiscus" – 7:39
3. "Airegin" (Sonny Rollins) – 7:40
4. "New Lullaby" – 6:52
5. "Sundiata" – 8:16
6. "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 8:00
7. "Leap of Faith" – 9:36
8. "C.P.'s Blues" – 5:42

Personnel

• Chris Potter - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Kevin Hays − piano
• Doug Weiss − bass
• Al Foster - drums

References

1. Criss Cross Jazz Album Entry, accessed January 10, 2018
2. Chris Potter Leader Discography, accessed January 10, 2018
3. Adler, David R.. Chris Potter – Sundiata: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
4. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1175. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.