Song for the Old World

Song for the Old World is an album by pianist and composer Anthony Davis recorded in 1978 for the India Navigation label.^[1]

Song for the Old World
Studio album by Anthony Davis Quartet
Released	1978
Recorded	July 1978
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:36
Label	India Navigation IN 1036
Producer	India Navigation Co.
Anthony Davis chronology
Of Blues and Dreams (1978) Song for the Old World (1978) Hidden Voices (1979)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "In addition to a feature for Hoggard and tributes to the bebop generation and Andrew Hill, the most impressive piece is the title cut which has fragments of melodies from Africa and Asia. This subtle album rewards repeated listenings".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Davis except as indicated

1. "Behind the Rock" - 4:20
2. "Song for the Old World" - 12:30
3. "African Ballad" - 5:30
4. "59" (Mark Helias) - 7:51
5. "An Anthem for the Generation That Died" - 7:27
6. "Andrew" - 4:58

Personnel

• Anthony Davis - piano
• Jay Hoggard - vibraphone
• Mark Helias - bass
• Ed Blackwell - drums, cajón