Song for the Old World

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Song for the Old World
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Studio album by
Anthony Davis Quartet
Released1978
RecordedJuly 1978
Genre Jazz
Length42:36
Label India Navigation
IN 1036
Producer India Navigation Co.
Anthony Davis chronology
Of Blues and Dreams
(1978)
Song for the Old World
(1978)
Hidden Voices
(1979)

Song for the Old World is an album by pianist and composer Anthony Davis recorded in 1978 for the India Navigation label. [1]

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Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "In addition to a feature for Hoggard and tributes to the bebop generation and Andrew Hill, the most impressive piece is the title cut which has fragments of melodies from Africa and Asia. This subtle album rewards repeated listenings". [2]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Davis except as indicated

  1. "Behind the Rock" - 4:20
  2. "Song for the Old World" - 12:30
  3. "African Ballad" - 5:30
  4. "59" (Mark Helias) - 7:51
  5. "An Anthem for the Generation That Died" - 7:27
  6. "Andrew" - 4:58

Personnel

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References

  1. Fitzgerald, M. & Ziegler, F., India Navigation Records List, accessed November 2, 2015
  2. 1 2 Yanow, Scott. Song for the Old World – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved November 2, 2015.