This album is incredible, not only exploration into spiritual afro-Jazz, but also features ensemble of greatest musicians at that time. Led by drummer Albert Tootie Heath of Heath brother (along with tenor saxphonist Jimmy Heath, and bassist Percy Heath of Modern Jazz Quartet), his first recording as a leader, the session includes number of 60s heavyweight musicians including Herbie Hancock, Don Cherry, Mtume, and Ed Blackwell. The album was originally released by O'Be Records, but later reissued several times (as Herbie Hancock's reissue). The original is out-of-print.The tracks are modal, percussive, and has cosmic, spiritual vibe and fire. Personally, I consider this album is one of the recordings that have led to Jazz in 70s with more post-bop, spiritual, african sound and rhythm influence seen in labels such as Strata East, Black Jazz, Impulse, Milestone, and ESP. Recommend for black Jazz / spiritual Jazz listners.
Personnel:
Albert "Toudie" Heath as Kuumba - Drums
Buster Williams as Mchezaji - Bass
Don Cherry as Msafari - Trumpet
Mtume - Conga, Drums
Herbie Hancock as Mwandisi - Piano
Jimmy Heath as Tayari - Tenor & Soprano Saxphone, arranger
Ed Blackwell - Percussion
Billy Bonner as Fundi - Flute & Percussion
Side A:
1. Baraka
2. Maulana
Side B:
1. Kawaida
2. Dunia
3. Kamili
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