Capra Black
# Capra Black

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

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

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".

## Track listing

All compositions by Billy Harper

* "Capra Black" - 11:17
* "Sir Galahad" - 8:00
* "New Breed" - 4:30
* "Soulfully, I Love You / Black Spiritual of Love" - 10:34
* "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
