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    Byard Lancaster My Pure Joy

    Strut
    • Byard Lancaster – Drummers From Ibadan
    • Byard Lancaster – Philadelphia Savage
    • Byard Lancaster – Sweet Evil
    • Byard Lancaster – Lancaster Brand Notes
    • Byard Lancaster – Jazz Lady
    • 1. Drummers From Ibadan
    • 2. Philadelphia Savage
    • 3. Sweet Evil
    • 4. Lancaster Brand Notes
    • 5. Jazz Lady
    • 6. Newest Africa Cities
    • 7. My Pure Joy
    • 8. Afro-Space

    Strut reissue 'My Pure Joy', a 90s album by Philadelphia jazz musician Byard Lancaster. He was known for blending together various styles - which, on this particular album, included a heavy Nigerian jazz influence amongst the spiritual grooves.

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