Olu Dara - In the World from Natches to New York (CD)

In the World... is acclaimed coronetist/guitarist/singer Olu Dara's debut as a bandleader. The tracks on this evocative collection are reminiscent of the past, simply because no one sounds like this anymore; put another way, this album so effortlessly blends Mississippi blues, traditional jazz and African styles that it is effectively a genre unto itself. While Olu serves as narrator for most of the set, his son - multi-platinum hip hop star Nas - does the honors on the track "Jungle."

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Okra
2. Rain Shower
3. Natchez Shopping Blues
4. Your Lips
5. Harlem Country Girl
6. Zora
7. Young Mama
8. Bubber (If Only)
9. Father Blues
10. Jungle Jay
11. Kiane