Rhythm of Which a Chief Walks Gracefully

Personnel: Obo Addy, Jim Cheek, Gary Harris, Barbara Bernstein.
Personnel: Obo Addy (vocals, xylophone, drums); Gary Harris, Jim Cheek (flute).
Liner Note Author: Obo Addy.
Recording information: Falcon Recording Studios, Portland, OR (1993).
Unknown Contributor Role: Barbara Bernstein.
Arranger: Obo Addy.
Obo Addy uses expressive percussion, engaging melodies and studio wizardry to paint a rich picture of his native Ghana on The Rhythm of Which a Chief Walks Gracefully. Addy combines his masterful performances on African hand drums and xylophone with vocals from Jim Cheek and Gary Harris on flutes. The compositions spring from Addy's thoughts and remembrances of his homeland and expectedly cover a range of emotions. But even in sadness the pieces sound joyful, owing to Addy's optimistic perspective on life. Nature sounds provide a natural texture and background to many pieces. ~ MusD