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ROBIN KENYATTA ~ TERRA NOVA WOUNDED BIRD 1644 (Barcode: 664140164420) ~ USA ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1973 Released: 2008 American saxophonist / flautist / composer Robin KenyattaFind albums by this artist first appeared on the Free Jazz scene in the mid-1960s playing as a sideman with such distinguished musicians as Bill DixonFind albums by this artist, Andrew HillFind albums by this artist and others. By the 1970s Kenyatta changed his musical direction and joined the Jazz-Rock and Funk movements, which were thriving at the time. He recorded a series of Jazz-Rock / Funk albums for the Atlantic label, of which this was the second. Supported by a fantastic crew of musicians, which included drummer Ray LucasFind albums by this artist, bassist Ron CarterFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Enrico RavaFind albums by this artist and many others, Kenyatta continues the direction set by his previous album, adding more World Music and especially Caribbean influences, manages to create a unique piece of music, which includes a rare combination of Funk, Jazz-Rock, World Music. His saxophone and flute work is featured extensively, and is the highlight of the album. This little known gem is definitely worth to be rediscovered by people who missed it at the time, as it includes loads of memorable music. Check it out!

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