Onaje


Onaje is the debut album by American pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs, released on the Danish-based SteepleChase label in 1977.

Critical reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden states, "Gumbs displays surprisingly maturity for a composer only in his mid-20s at the time of the recording, performing a series of thought-provoking originals... When Gumbs is playing works by others, he does not take the predictable path... In the decades which have followed this debut, Onaje Allan Gumbs may not have earned the accolades which he has merited, but this CD is well-worth acquiring".

Track listing

All compositions by Onaje Allan Gumbs unless noted.
  1. "Waiting... in Love" – 4:29
  2. "Street Life" – 9:53
  3. "Timeless" – 3:18
  4. "It Sho' Do Feel Good, Did Ya Here Me?" – 4:30
  5. "Giant Steps" – 3:06
  6. "Eye of a Shadow" – 6:44
  7. "Mousetrap" – 2:50
  8. "Con Alma" – 5:24
  9. "A Penny for Your Thoughts" – 3:42

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