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Fela Kuti
Open & Close / Afrodisiac
Compil. US 2001 on MCA Records label
Jazz and R&B/Soul (Afrobeat)
One of 25 releases in the "Fela Originals" series. Comes with a 16-page booklet but without detailed production and musician credits. The first track is listed as "Open & Close" in the booklet but was listed as "Open And Close" on the original back cover. (P)(C)2001 FAK under exclusive license to MCA Records
Musicians
 | Fela Kuti voc, sax, 1938-1997 NG arranged by, composed by, performer, producer, album by |
 | Lekan Animashaun bs, as, *1936 NG baritone saxophone |
 | Ayo Azenabor bass |
 | Maurice Ekpo eb, bass |
 | Akwesi Korranting cng, congas, congas, 3rd conga |
| Tony Kupoliyi congas |
 | Henry Koffi , congas, 1st conga, congas, lead conga |
 | Friday Jumbo cng, voc, congas, 2nd conga |
 | Tony Allen dr, *1940 NG drums |
 | Peter Animashaun g, guitar |
| Ohiri Akigbe guitar, tenor |
| James Abayomi percussion, sticks |
 | Tony Abayomi perc, percussion, sticks |
 | Africa 70 , *1970 NG performer |
 | Tutu Shoronmu g, NG rhythm guitar |
 | Isaac Olaleye , shekere, shekere |
 | Igo Chico ts, NG tenor saxophone |
 | Eddie Faychum tr, trumpet |
 | Tony Njoku tr, NG trumpet |
 | Tunde Williams tr, trumpet |
Producers
| Kayode Ademola artwork |
| Mamuli Okotie-Eboh design, cover |
| Emmanuel A. Odenusi engineer, recorded by |
| Afro Click photography by |
| Jeff Jarratt producer |
| John Kurlander recorded by |
| Tony Clark recorded by |
Composers
| Fela Kuti |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open & Close | Fela Kuti | ||
| 2 | Open & Close | Fela Kuti | 14:54 | |
| 3 | Swegbe And Pako | Fela Kuti | 12:28 | |
| 4 | Gbagada Gbagada Gbogodo Gbogodo | Fela Kuti | 9:17 | |
| 5 | Afrodisiac | Fela Kuti | ||
| 6 | Alu Jon Jonki Jon | Fela Kuti | 12:40 | |
| 7 | Jeun Ko Ku (Chop'n Quench) | Fela Kuti | 7:13 | |
| 8 | Eko Ile | Fela Kuti | 6:41 | |
| 9 | Je'Nwi Temi (Don't Gag Me) | Fela Kuti | 13:16 |
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