The Proclamation

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The Proclamation
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Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 21, 2007
Genre Jazz, Jazz fusion, Jazz-funk, Avant-garde jazz
Length78:53
Label self-released
Producer Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington chronology
Live at 5th Street Dick's
(2005)
The Proclamation
(2007)
Light of the World
(2008)

The Proclamation is an album by American jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington.

Contents

Track listing

Based on: [1]

  1. The Conception – 15:35
  2. The Bombshell's Waltz – 12:01
  3. Fair As Equal – 8:32
  4. Whacha Say – 4:56
  5. The Rhythm Changes – 8:34
  6. Lonely Woman – 11:19
  7. Like Someone In Love – 7:06
  8. Bobby Boom Dap – 10:50

Track 6 is a cover of Ornette Coleman, while track 7 is a cover of Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. [2]

Personnel

Based on: [3]

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