The Cry!

The Cry! is an album by saxophonists Prince Lasha and Sonny Simmons which was recorded in late 1962 and released on the Contemporary label.^[1]

The Cry!
Studio album by Prince Lasha Quintet featuring Sonny Simmons
Released	1963
Recorded	November 21, 1962 Los Angeles, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:37
Label	Contemporary M 3610/S7610
Producer	Lester Koenig
Prince Lasha chronology
The Cry! (1963) Inside Story (1965)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Alex Henderson stating: "This album is quirky and dissonant, but it isn't harsh or confrontational. In avant-garde circles, The Cry! went down in history as one of Lasha's finest accomplishments -- and deservedly so".^[2] On All About Jazz, Dave Rickert described the music as "fine free jazz that succeeds at being adventurous without being demanding".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Prince Lasha and Sonny Simmons

1. "Congo Call" - 5:02
2. "Bojangles" - 7:00
3. "Green and Gold" - 4:52
4. "Ghost of the Past" - 4:59
5. "Red's Mood" - 5:04
6. "Juanita" - 5:32
7. "Lost Generation" - 5:15
8. "A.Y." - 4:46

Personnel

• Prince Lasha - alto saxophone, flute
• Sonny Simmons - alto saxophone
• Gary Peacock, Mark Proctor (except tracks 2, 7, 8) - bass
• Gene Stone - drums