Capra Black is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Billy Harper. It was recorded in 1973 and released on the Strata-East label.[1]

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Capra Black
Studio album by Billy Harper
Released	1973
Recorded	1973
Genre	Jazz
Label	Strata-East SES-19739
Producer	Billy Harper
Billy Harper chronology
Capra Black (1973) Black Saint (1974)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

In his review for AllMusic, Jason Ankeny praised the album, stating "Capra Black remains one of the seminal recordings of jazz's black consciousness movement. A profoundly spiritual effort that channels both the intellectual complexity of the avant-garde as well as the emotional potency of gospel, its focus and assurance belie Billy Harper's inexperience as a leader".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Billy Harper

1. "Capra Black" - 11:17
2. "Sir Galahad" - 8:00
3. "New Breed" - 4:30
4. "Soulfully, I Love You / Black Spiritual of Love" - 10:34
5. "Cry of Hunger" - 10:46

Personnel

• Billy Harper - tenor saxophone, voice
• Jimmy Owens - trumpet
• Dick Griffin, Julian Priester - trombone
• George Cables - piano
• Reggie Workman - bass
• Billy Cobham, Elvin Jones, Warren Smith - drums
• Barbara Grant, Gene McDaniels, Laveda Johnson, Pat Robinson - voice

References