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Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist, educator and playwright who since the 1960s has played a central part in the development of avant-garde jazz. [1] Biography [ edit ]
Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA) is an American jazz saxophonist. Shepp is best known for his passionately Afrocentric music of the late 1960s which focused on highlighting the injustices faced by the African people, as well as for his work with The New York Contemporary Five, Horace Parlan, and his collaborations with his "New Thing" contemporaries, most notably ...
Découvrez l'œuvre et les actualités d'Archie Shepp, une légende du jazz engagé et universel. Écoutez ou achetez ses albums récents avec Jason Moran, Joachim Kühn et d'autres.
Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.) is an American tenor saxophonist, composer, dramatist, teacher, and pioneer of the free jazz movement, known not only for his creative improvisation and colourful sound but also for his Afrocentric approach to music. Shepp grew up in Philadelphia and attended Goddard College (B.A ...
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- And The New York Contemporary Five
- New Thing at Newport
- Things Have Got to Change
- Attica Blues
- A Sea of Faces
- I Didn’T Know About You
- Left Alone Revisited
- Let My People Go
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Storyville, 1963 An early stage of Shepp’s development as a composer – he contributes just one tune to a high-octane performance at the Montmartre, Copenhagen alongside John Tchicai and Don Cherry.
Impulse! 1965 Jointly billed with his champion John Coltrane, Shepp impresses with original tunes such as ‘Rufus’ and ‘Le Matin Des Noire.’ A great band showcases Bobby Hutcherson.
Impulse! 1971 A brilliant line-up featuring the likes of Leroy Jenkins, James Spaulding, Joe Lee Wilson and Howard Johnson brings great urgency to material with a distinct Sun Ra overtone.
Impulse! 1972 The raucously funky title track reminds us that Shepp is fatback and proud of it. He is also totally outraged at social injustice in America.
Black Saint, 1975 Brilliant fusion of spoken word and spirituality on ‘Song For Mozambique’ makes this a much sought-after collector’s item.
Timeless, 1990 Rare outing for Shepp on alto saxophone in a quartet featuring the much-loved pianist Horace Parian.
ENJA, 2002 Charming duet album with the late, great pianist Mal Waldron. An exploration of Billie Holiday tunes shows the artful tenderness that has always offset the raging toughness in the saxophonist.
Archieball, 2021 In Archie Shepp's lengthy and illustrious career, he has had a string of esteemed piano partners: Horace Parlan, Joachim Kuhn, Siegfried Kessler and Mal Waldron. Each duo has set a high artistic bar, but the latest incumbent, Jason Moran, is more than able to pass muster, as well he might given his own extensive experience of worki...
A selection of key albums by Archie Shepp, a saxophonist and composer who embodied the spirit of rebellion and black power in jazz. Learn about his collaborations with John Coltrane, Mal Waldron, Jason Moran and more.
Feb 24, 2021 · Archie Shepp, who was sought out by Taylor to play saxophone alongside him, remembers a young fan confronting them. “He was accosted by one of these thugs who knocked him down,” says Shepp.
Sep 29, 2020 · Accra Shepp, the son of Archie Shepp, interviews his father about his musical and political influences, his collaborations, and his legacy. Learn about the saxophonist's role in free jazz, blues, and cultural activism.
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