Rising Sun is the Souljazz Orchestra's first all-acoustic afro-jazz album. Playing over thirty different instruments, the group creates a rich soundscape of otherwordly jazz, driven by heavy African rhythms and soulful vamps. The esoteric arrangements and fiery improvisations make it one of the Souljazz Orchestra's most unique offerings.

The Souljazz Orchestra :
ZAKARI FRANTZ, alto saxophone, flute, alto flute, clarinet, vocals
STEVE PATTERSON, tenor saxophone, vocals
RAY MURRAY, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, vocals
PIERRE CHRÉTIEN, piano, vibraphone, marimba, harp, accordion, glass bottles, vocals
PHILIPPE LAFRENIÈRE, drums, congas, bongos, cuica, vocals
MARIELLE RIVARD, shekere, gankogui, claves, guiro, basket rattle, goat-hoof rattle, bamboo chime, tambourine, bells, flexatone, vocals
with:
NICHOLAS DYSON, trumpet
PHILIPPE CHARBONNEAU, bass
NIMALI RAMANAYAKE, vocals