Cannonball Adderley notes that this is the first time in a recording he has utilized unusual instruments and devices in order to more strongly project specific sounds and intensities.
An assortment of soprano saxophones was used to achieve different textures, an assortment of alto saxophones for various intensities, and the Selmer varitone electronic device to emulate the growing feeling of magnitude and dynamic expression that happens so often in African music.
