The Story
| Release Date | |
| Format | LP Black |
| Label | Soul Jazz Records |
| Catalogue Number | SJRLP373 |
The album Asha by the Lloyd McNeill Quartet is considered a rare and important work of spiritual jazz, originally released in 1969 on the flautist's private-press label and later reissued by Soul Jazz Records. It is highly regarded as a deep jazz collector's album.
Spiritual Jazz (often associated with soul jazz due to its deeply emotional and groove-oriented nature).
The music reflects the ideals of the Civil Rights Movement era, including African-American self-sufficiency, empowerment, and spirituality. The music also incorporates Latin, Brazilian, and African rhythms that McNeill studied during his travels.
Tracklist
A1 Asha
A2 As A Matter Of Fact
A3 Two-Third's Pleasure
A4 Dig Where Dat's At!
B1 St. Margaret's Church
B2 Effervescence
B3 Warmth Of A Sunny Day
Description
| Release Date | |
| Format | LP Black |
| Label | Soul Jazz Records |
| Catalogue Number | SJRLP373 |
The album Asha by the Lloyd McNeill Quartet is considered a rare and important work of spiritual jazz, originally released in 1969 on the flautist's private-press label and later reissued by Soul Jazz Records. It is highly regarded as a deep jazz collector's album.
Spiritual Jazz (often associated with soul jazz due to its deeply emotional and groove-oriented nature).
The music reflects the ideals of the Civil Rights Movement era, including African-American self-sufficiency, empowerment, and spirituality. The music also incorporates Latin, Brazilian, and African rhythms that McNeill studied during his travels.
Tracklist
A1 Asha
A2 As A Matter Of Fact
A3 Two-Third's Pleasure
A4 Dig Where Dat's At!
B1 St. Margaret's Church
B2 Effervescence
B3 Warmth Of A Sunny Day
