The Almoravid

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated "In most cases, the leader's drums and the percussionists are in the forefront, the individual selections have weak themes and, although the complex rhythms are intriguing, the music is not all that memorable. Perhaps if the selections had been programmed as a suite or if there was some logical development from tune to tune, then this well-intentioned effort would have been more successful."

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Chambers except as indicated

1. "The Almoravid" - 7:53
2. "Early Minor" (Joe Zawinul) - 6:50
3. "Gazelle Suite" - 3:37
4. "Catta" (Andrew Hill) - 4:51
5. "Medina" - 8:24
6. "Jihad" - 6:17

Personnel