Procession of the Great Ancestry CD (Nessa Records)

"Procession of the Great Ancestry" is a jazz album by Wadada Leo Smith, originally recorded in 1983 and reissued in 2009. The album pays tribute to influential trumpeters like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Booker Little, and Roy Eldridge. Smith is joined by a talented quartet, including vibraphonist Bobby Naughton, bassist Joe Fonda, and percussionist Kahil El'Zabar. The tracks encompass various music styles, from jazz and blues to reggae and African folk with a blend of soulful vocals and gentle free jazz compositions.