Heritage (Lionel Loueke album)

Heritage
Studio album by Lionel Loueke
Released	5 June 2012
Studio	Brooklyn Recording
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:59
Label	Blue Note 509993 27742 2 1
Producer	Lionel Loueke, Robert Glasper
Lionel Loueke chronology
Mwaliko (2010) Heritage (2012) Gaïa (2015)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
All About Jazz	[1]
Financial Times	[2]
The Guardian	[3]
Jazzwise	[4]
Tom Hull	B [5]

Heritage is a studio album by Beninese guitarist Lionel Loueke recorded with Derrick Hodge on bass, Mark Guiliana on drums, Robert Glasper on keyboards, and Gretchen Parlato performing vocals. ^{[6] [7]} Blue Note released the album on 5 June 2012. ^[8]

Reception

John Fordham of The Guardian wrote: "There's more to this world-jazz encounter between African and American sounds than its melliflously ethereal, borderline-smooth vocals first suggest." ^[3] Franz A. Matzner of All About Jazz noted: " What makes Heritage stand out is the natural intimacy of its approach and the organic delivery by a cadre of musicians whose youth, unique talents, and diverse backgrounds place them at the crossroads of today's music." ^[1] Chris Cooke of KIOS-FM added: "The fusion of West African & jazz musical traditions is impeccably achieved in the latest recording from guitarist Lionel Loueke. "Heritage" creates a sonic landscape that is contemplative and graceful. Steered by the guitar artistry of Loeuke, the warmth of the program is hard to resist." ^[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Lionel Loueke except where noted.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Ifê"		7:37
2.	"Ouidah"		6:23
3.	"Tribal Dance"	Robert Glasper	7:14
4.	"Hope"	Robert Glasper, Lionel Loueke	7:34
5.	"Freedom Dance"		4:40
6.	"Goree"		3:41
7.	"African Ship"		2:47
8.	"Farafina"		5:29
9.	"Chardon"		6:12
10.	"Bayyinah"	Robert Glasper	9:24
Total length:			61:59

Personnel

• Lionel Loueke – guitars, vocals
• Derrick Hodge – bass
• Gretchen Parlato – vocals
• Mark Guiliana – drums
• Robert Glasper – keyboards, piano, producing

References

1. Matzner, Franz A. (30 August 2012). "Lionel Loueke: Heritage album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
2. Hobart, Mike (26 October 2012). "Lionel Loueke: Heritage". Financial Times . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
3. Fordham, John (8 November 2012). "Lionel Loueke: Heritage – review". The Guardian . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
4. Le Gendre, Kevin (25 October 2012). "Lionel Loueke – Heritage". Jazzwise . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
5. "Tom Hull: Grade List: Lionel Loueke". Tom Hull . Retrieved 13 December 2025.
6. Tamarkin, Jeff (25 August 2024). "Lionel Loueke : Heritage". JazzTimes . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
7. "Heritage - Lionel Loueke | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
8. Beuttler, Bill (3 July 2024). "Lionel Loueke: GAIA". JazzTimes . Retrieved 13 December 2025.
9. Cooke, Chris (16 September 2012). "Last Call CD Review: Lionel Loueke / Heritage / Blue Note". KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio. Retrieved 15 December 2025.

External links

• Official website