TRIUMPH ! by Adegoke Steve Colson & The Unity Troupe

Digital issue of 1980 vinyl which is now a collector’s item. (See merch page to order a collectors copy of the original Vinyl LP.).

Produced by Stephen and Iqua Colson

This is from the authentic 1980 pressing of the original release.

A true collector’s item for fans of avant-garde jazz, Black creative music, and vinyl history. This CD captures this legendary 1980 session from early AACM members Adegoke Steve Colson and Iqua Colson and features well-known fellow AACM and regular Unity Troupe members Wallace McMillan, Reggie Willis, and Dushun Mosley – with acclaimed guests Douglas Ewart and Art Ensemble of Chicago member Joseph Jarman on woodwinds. Reissued in digital format in 2012.

Cover Art and Design:
Dorothy Higginson

Back Photo:
Nancy Carter

Graphics:
Hieroglyphics Ink (Chaga Olamina/Inua Alameen)
and Tamu Armon-Lucas

Poem by Adegoke Steve Colson

Sleeve Notes:
written by Dr. Jabulani Kamau Makalani (Clovis E. Semmes)
Black Studies Program,
University of Illinois,
Chicago Circle Campus, 1980

Recorded:
April 1978 & August 1979
Soto Sound Studio, Evanston, Il.

Tracklist

1.	Lateen	8:15

2.	Cidigie-Dicesui	9:34

3.	For Paul	3:20

4.	Unknown	7:19

5.	Temple At Dendera	3:29

6.	Triumph of The Outcasts, Coming !	11:22

Credits

released September 12, 1980

Alto Saxophone, Musette, Piano, Vocals – Adegoke Steve Colson

Bass – Reggie Willis

Bass Clarinet – Douglas Ewart (tracks: A2, A3),
Bass Clarinet – Joseph Jarman (tracks: A2, A3)

Drums – Dushun Mosley

Engineer – Jerry Soto

Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Wallace McMillan

Vocals – Iqua Colson

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