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| A1 | BacchanalComposed By – Kenny BarronCongas, Bongos – Sammy FigueroaDrums – Jack De Johnette*Electric Bass – Gary KingElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kenny BarronFlute, Alto Flute – Sonny FortunePercussion – Rafael Cruz* |
5:42 |
| A2 | The Afro-AmericansAlto Saxophone, Handclaps – Sonny FortuneComposed By – Sonny FortuneCongas – Sammy FigueroaCornet – Woody ShawDrums – Jack De Johnette*Electric Bass – Gary KingElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kenny BarronPercussion – Rafael Cruz* |
7:26 |
| A3 | There's Nothing Smart About Being StupidComposed By – Sonny FortuneCongas, Whistle – Sammy FigueroaCuica, Percussion – Rafael Cruz*Drums – Jack De Johnette*Electric Bass – Gary KingElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kenny BarronFlugelhorn – Woody ShawSoprano Saxophone – Sonny Fortune |
6:47 |
| B1 | Not All Dreams Are RealAlto Saxophone, Flute – Sonny FortuneComposed By – Sonny FortuneCongas – Sammy FigueroaDrums – Jack De Johnette*Electric Bass – Gary KingElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kenny BarronPercussion – Rafael Cruz* |
5:53 |
| B2 | Never Again Is Such A Long TimeComposed By – Sonny FortuneElectric Guitar – Jack WilkinsFlute – Sonny Fortune |
4:45 |
| B3 | Serengeti MinstrelComposed By – Horacee ArnoldCongas – Sammy FigueroaDrums, Celesta [Celeste], Marimba [Bass], Gong, Handclaps – Horacee ArnoldElectric Bass – Gary KingElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kenny BarronHandclaps – Jack De Johnette*Percussion – Rafael Cruz*Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo Flute, Flute, Alto Flute – Sonny Fortune |
10:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Copyright (c) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Published By – SoFor Music Co.
- Published By – Wazuri Publ. Co.
- Published By – Nupenza Music
- Produced For – VPI
- Recorded At – Generation Sound Studios
- Mixed At – The Village Recorder
- Mastered At – Kendun Recorders
- Pressed By – Presswell
Credits
- Art Direction – Bob Defrin
- Coordinator [Project Coordinator] – Raymond Silva
- Design – Lynn Breslin
- Engineer [Assistant, Mix Engineering] – Gilmar Fortis
- Engineer [Mix Engineering] – Baker Bigsby
- Engineer [Recording Engineering] – Tony May
- Illustration [Cover Illustration] – John Collier
- Liner Notes – Elliot Meadow
- Photography By [Back Cover Photo] – Frank Moscati
- Producer – Ed Michel
Notes
Recording dates:April 6, 1977 - A1, B1
April 6 & 7, 1977 - B3
April 7, 1977 - A2, A3
April 8, 1977 - B2
Horacee Arnold plays Premier drums.
Produced [...] for VPI
Recorded at Generation Sound Studios, New York City
Mixed at the Village Recorder, Los Angeles.
Thanks to Wendi Bluth, Ken Klinger, Carla Frederick, Ricki Stein and Smoon.
Kenny Barron appears through the courtesy of TK Productions.
Woody Shaw appears through the courtesy of Muse Records.
Jack DeJohnette appears through the courtesy of ECM Records.
Jack Wilkins appears through the courtesy of Chiaroscuro Records.
℗ © 1977 Atlantic Recording Corporation. Printed in U.S.A.
℗ 1977 Atlantic
Mfg by Atlantic Recording Corp. 75 Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y., N.Y.
Publishing:
A1 - Wazuri Publ. Co., BMI
B3 - Nupenza Music, ASCAP
Remaining tracks - SoFor Music Co., BMI
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): ST-A-773897-PR
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): ST-A-773898-PR
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): ST-A- 773897-B- KENDUN-b (PR)P←
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): ST-A- 773898-X-1 B KENDUN-b (PR) P
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOU 8225 | Sonny Fortune | Serengeti Minstrel (CD, Album, RE) | Wounded Bird Records | WOU 8225 | US | 2010 |
| WPCR-27370 | Sonny Fortune | Serengeti Minstrel (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM) | Atlantic | WPCR-27370 | Japan | 2013 |
| SD 18225 | Sonny Fortune | Serengeti Minstrel (LP, Album, RI) | Atlantic | SD 18225 | US | 1977 |
