Loxodonta Africana | ||||
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Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | June 1977 | |||
Studio | Columbia Recording Studios, NYC | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 36:38 | |||
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New World NW 204 | |||
Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
Ricky Ford chronology | ||||
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Loxodonta Africana is the debut album by saxophonist Ricky Ford, recorded in 1977 and released on the New World label. [1] [2] [3]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
DownBeat | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford's first record as a leader preceded the beginning of his highly rated string of Muse albums by a year. 23 at the time, Ford already had a recognizable sound that was influenced by Dexter Gordon. For this ambitious effort (which displayed the impact of his stint with Charles Mingus), Ford performs five of his original". [4] Reviewing the reissued album in JazzTimes, Willard Jenkins wrote: "While there is ample evidence that Ricky Ford’s palette has broadened, and his sound has ripened notably over these twenty years, he has yet to craft a recording that tops this one". [8]
All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted
Loxodonta Africana | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | June 1977 | |||
Studio | Columbia Recording Studios, NYC | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 36:38 | |||
Label |
New World NW 204 | |||
Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
Ricky Ford chronology | ||||
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Loxodonta Africana is the debut album by saxophonist Ricky Ford, recorded in 1977 and released on the New World label. [1] [2] [3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
DownBeat | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford's first record as a leader preceded the beginning of his highly rated string of Muse albums by a year. 23 at the time, Ford already had a recognizable sound that was influenced by Dexter Gordon. For this ambitious effort (which displayed the impact of his stint with Charles Mingus), Ford performs five of his original". [4] Reviewing the reissued album in JazzTimes, Willard Jenkins wrote: "While there is ample evidence that Ricky Ford’s palette has broadened, and his sound has ripened notably over these twenty years, he has yet to craft a recording that tops this one". [8]
All compositions by Ricky Ford except where noted