Album · 1968
The Way Ahead
Tracklist
1
Damn If I Know (The Stroller)
The Way Ahead
6:16
2
Frankenstein
The Way Ahead
13:51
3
Fiesta
The Way Ahead
9:55
4
Sophisticated Lady
The Way Ahead
7:08
In print
First pressed 1968, still pressed 2026 — 20 pressings across 7 countries.
Credits
Hollis King
Art Direction
Robert & Barbara Flynn
Design
Bob Simpson
Engineer
Dick Weissman
Engineer
Isabelle Wong
Graphic Design
Archie Shepp
Instrument · tenor saxophone
Beaver Harris
Instrument · drums
Charles Davis
Instrument · baritone saxophone
Dave Burrell
Instrument · piano
Grachan Moncur III
Instrument · trombone
Jimmy Owens
Instrument · trumpet
Ron Carter
Instrument · bass
Roy Haynes
Instrument · drums
Walter Booker
Instrument · bass
Walter Davis Jr.
Instrument · piano
原田和典
Liner Notes
野口久光
Liner Notes
Erick Labson
Mastering · remastered by
Ryan Smith
Mastering · lacquer cut by
Chuck Stewart
Photography
Frank Kofsky
Photography
Bob Thiele
Producer
Michael Cuscuna
Producer · reissue producer, liner notes