Conjure – Cab Calloway Stands In For The Moon

UPC: 4011687101528

• Label: American Clavé – AMCL 1015
• Format: CD, Album, Reissue
• Country: West Germany
• Release Date: 1988 (Reissued in US in 1995)
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul
• Styles: Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz

Overview:

"Conjure – Cab Calloway Stands In For The Moon" is a unique fusion of jazz, funk, soul, and poetry, led by producer Kip Hanrahan. The album features collaborations between various musicians and poets, including Ishmael Reed, who contributed lyrics and vocals. The title track pays homage to legendary singer Cab Calloway while incorporating elements of contemporary genres.

Interesting:

This album represents a creative melting pot of diverse talents, blending traditional jazz instrumentation with modern production techniques. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that transcends conventional boundaries, making it a standout release within its genre.

Tracklisting:

1. The Author Reflects On His 35th Birthday (5:00)
2. Loup Garou Means Change Into (3:39)
3. 'Sputin (5:03)
4. Nobody Was There (5:04)
5. Medley: General Science / Ish / Papa La Bas (5:12)
6. Running For The Office Of Love (Prelude) (1:38)
7. My Brothers (7:01)
8. Running For The Office Of Love (3:47)
9. Petit Kid Everett (2:10)
10. St. Louis Women (Excerpts) (2:43)
11. Bitter Chocolate (4:13)
12. Beware: Don’t Listen To This Song (5:27)
13. Minnie The Moocher (2:02)

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