| The Cry! | ||||
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| Studio album by Prince Lasha Quintet featuring Sonny Simmons | ||||
| Released | 1963 | |||
| Recorded | November 21, 1962 Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:37 | |||
| Label | Contemporary M 3610/S7610 | |||
| Producer | Lester Koenig | |||
| Prince Lasha chronology | ||||
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The Cry! is an album by saxophonists Prince Lasha and Sonny Simmons which was recorded in late 1962 and released on the Contemporary label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Alex Henderson stating: "This album is quirky and dissonant, but it isn't harsh or confrontational. In avant-garde circles, The Cry! went down in history as one of Lasha's finest accomplishments -- and deservedly so". [2] On All About Jazz, Dave Rickert described the music as "fine free jazz that succeeds at being adventurous without being demanding". [3]
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