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30th anniversary pressing limited to 1000 copies. With the 2016 Roots mini-series such a success, there is new interest in Quincy Jones’ original soundtrack to the ground-breaking 1977 mini-series.

Highlights include the Roots Mural Theme, composed by Gerald Fried, and the 28 minute, Roots Suite, with Letta Mbulu as the featured vocalist. Plus the stunning Main Title: Mama Aifambeni as sampled by Moodymann and Andrés. Also included are snippets of dialogue from Roots actor Lou Gossett. Featured players include: Shelly Manne, Victor Feldman, Ernie Watts and Lee Ritenour.

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Quincy Jones

Roots -The Saga of an American Family (Original Television Soundtrack)

Varese Sarabande
Black
Limited to 1000 copies
Released02/08/2019Catalogue Number3020674251Learn more

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