Sundiata (album)

Sundiata is the second album led by jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. It was recorded in 1993 and released by Criss Cross Jazz1995.[1][2]

Sundiata
Studio album by Chris Potter Quartet
Released	1995
Recorded	December 13, 1993
Studio	RPM Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	62:34
Label	Criss Cross Jazz
Producer	Gerry Teekens
Chris Potter chronology
Pure (1995) Sundiata (1995) Moving In (1996)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler states "Sundiata ranks as one of Potter's finest efforts ... Sundiata is an early sign of Chris Potter's importance in the jazz world".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chris Potter except where noted

1. "Fear of Flying" – 8:45
2. "Hibiscus" – 7:39
3. "Airegin" (Sonny Rollins) – 7:40
4. "New Lullaby" – 6:52
5. "Sundiata" – 8:16
6. "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 8:00
7. "Leap of Faith" – 9:36
8. "C.P.'s Blues" – 5:42

Personnel

• Chris Potter - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Kevin Hays − piano
• Doug Weiss − bass
• Al Foster - drums

References

1. Criss Cross Jazz Album Entry, accessed January 10, 2018
2. Chris Potter Leader Discography, accessed January 10, 2018
3. Adler, David R.. Chris Potter – Sundiata: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.