| Firebirds | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1968, 1993-95 CD | |||
| Recorded | September 27–29, 1967 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Contemporary Records | |||
| Producer | Lester Koenig | |||
| Prince Lasha chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | 
[1] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | 
[2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |
[3] |
Firebirds is a 1968 album by two American jazz musicians, Prince Lasha ( alto saxophone, flute, alto clarinet) and Sonny Simmons ( alto saxophone, English horn). Other participating musicians in this album were bassist Buster Williams, drummer Charles Moffett and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. [4]
Reception
The album was praised by critics, and Scott Yanow from Allmusic gave it five stars as an AMG pick. [5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Island Song" | 8:47 |
| 2. | "Psalm of Solomon" | 10:45 |
| 3. | "Prelude to Bird" | 3:53 |
| 4. | "The Loved Ones" | 5:21 |
| 5. | "Firebirds" | 10:05 |
Personnel
- Prince Lasha - alto saxophone, alto clarinet, flute
- Sonny Simmons - alto saxophone, english horn
- Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone
- Buster Williams - bass
- Charles Moffett - drums
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 124. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 866. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ "Firebirds Prince Lasha/Sonny Simmons". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
- ^ "Firebirds Receives Five Stars And AMG Pick". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
