Archie Shepp

Born: May 24, 1937 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Biography: Archie Shepp has been at various times a feared firebrand and radical, soulful throwback and contemplative veteran. He was viewed in the '60s as perhaps the most articulate and disturbing member of the free generation, a published playwright willing to speak on the record in unsparing, explicit fashion ...Read full biography

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Attica Blues Big Band

Released: 1979

Label: Marge

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From the outset, Archie Shepp's terminally misunderstood Attica Blues on Impulse during the 1970s was an attempt by the saxophonist and composer to bring together the various kinds of African American ...Read full review

Fire Music

Released: 1965

Label: Impulse! Records

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This particular early Archie Shepp recording has its strong moments, although it is a bit erratic. Four selections utilize an advanced sextet. Of these songs, "Hambone" has overly repetitive and rather ...Read full review

More Archie Shepp albums: Main Albums (104), Compilations (17), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (7)

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