Companions of the Crimson Coloured Ark

by Do’a World Music Ensemble – Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche

New 24-bit Mastering from the Original Recordings

“A marvelous kaleidoscope of shifting melodies, rhythms and instrumental colors.” —Downbeat

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Song Previews

  1. Companions (Part I) Do'a Wolrd Music Ensemble - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche 3:11
  2. Companions (Part II) Do'a Wolrd Music Ensemble - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche 4:57
  3. In Praise and Gratitude Do'a Wolrd Music Ensemble - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche 2:47
  4. Do'a Wolrd Music Ensemble - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche Do'a - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche. 6:00
  5. Tribute Do'a Wolrd Music Ensemble - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche 3:16
  6. Dawning Place (Aye Katonda Wange) Do'a Wolrd Music Ensemble - Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche 4:32

Companions of the Crimson Coloured Ark

by Do'a World Music Ensemble – Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche

New 24-bit Mastering from the Original Recordings

Recorded in 1984, this album features Do’a World Music Ensemble as a quintet with co-founders, Randy Armstrong and Ken LaRoche performing with bassist, John Hunter; percussionist, Marty Quinn and saxophone player, Charlie Jennison. Additional musicians include David Marlowe, french horn; Barbara London, vocals and Melissa Brown, cello.

"A shimmering kaleidoscope of sound, taking from jazz, middle eastern and African musics…the music is introspective without being heavy, lighting the way into new areas with grace and cheer." — The Victory Music Folk and Jazz Review


UMP Records
UMP-9009
Originally released by Philo Records and Rounder Record