Cun cun revival archie shepp 1972 the cry of my people. I hear a sound is a retelling of shepp s 1972 attica blues lp originally released on impulse. Attica blues, written in response to the attica prison massacre, which contains a plea for equality repeated over and over again if i had the chance to make the. Mariamar is an album by jazz saxophonist archie shepp recorded in rome, italy on october 16, 1975 and released on the horo label. Shepp was born in fort lauderdale, florida, but raised in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Overall the show was really great and i would love to see archie shepp live again in the future. Lets let archie shepp tell us about it from the excellent.
Check out attica blues by archie shepp on amazon music. This phase culminated in the more conventional and heavilyarranged songs of attica blues january 1972 and the cry of my people september 1972, quite a repudiation of free jazz. Nov 08, 20 for my ears, archie shepp s music is all part of one piece, whether hes playing more freely or more structured. Archie shepp attica blues 1972 refining his largeensemble experiments of 1971, attica blues is one of archie shepp s most significant post60s statements, recorded just several months after authorities ended the attica prison uprising by massacring 43 inmates and hostages. Oct 18, 2008 archie shepp s attica blues, released on impulse records in 1972, is one of his most popular and politically conscious records, concentrating more on funk, jazz and soul stylings than on the. I hear the sound attica blues orchestra, archie shepp. Storyville d slp 1009 archie shepp and the new york contemporary five, vol. Aug 31, 2019 shepp, a tenor saxophonist and sometimes a collaborator of john coltrane, turned his talents to protesting the death of over 40 prisoners and guards during a 1971 uprising at attica state prison. Blues for brother george jackson a shepp 320 kbps mp3 artists clifford thornton cornet roy burrowes, charles mcghee, michael ridley trumpet charles greenlee, charles stephens, kiane zawadi trombone hakim jami euphonium marion brown, clarence white alto saxophone roland alexander, billy robinson. Coltrane himself coproduced the album alongside bob thiele. Archie shepp attica blues 2017, 180g, vinyl discogs. Four of the five tracks are reworkings of pieces originally recorded on john coltranes 1960 giant steps and coltrane plays the blues, rearranged by shepp and roswell rudd.
Attica blues by archie shepp kevin gosztola 201609. Opening on a dissonant harmonica and piano blues with an outthere vocal performance from jeanne lee, you can tell from the start that this is an intense and unusual record. Archie shepp attica blues 1972 refining his largeensemble experiments of 1971, attica blues is one of archie shepp s most significant post60s statements, recorded just several months after authorities ended the attica prison. Attica blues by archie shepp 4988031165225 cd barnes. Listen free to archie shepp attica blues attica blues, invocation. Archie shepp attica blues 1972 refining his largeensemble experiments of 1971, attica blues is one of archie shepps most significant post60s statements, recorded just several months after authorities ended the attica prison uprising by massacring 43 inmates and hostages. Compositional credits include two songs by archie shepp, two by cal massey, two by beaver harris, one. Its a masterpiece wherein shepp digs deep into the history of black music. Here is a performance of archie shepp s attica blues orchestra performing cal masseys the cry of my people. Albums include fire music, the magic of juju, and four for trane. 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. I hear the sound swings like duke, romps like mingus, and sings the blues like, well, archie shepp. Perhaps because shepp s musical interests were changing, attica blues isnt the allout blast of rage one might expect. Archie shepp attica blues 1972 attica blues beaver harris, archie shepp 4.
Shepp was born in fort lauderdale, florida, on may 24th, 1937, but raised in philadelphia, pennsylvania, where he studied piano, clarinet and alto saxophone before focusing on tenor saxophone he occasionally plays soprano saxophone. Refining his largeensemble experiments of 1971, attica blues is one of archie shepp s most significant post60s statements, recorded just several months after authorities ended the attica prison uprising by massacring 43 inmates and hostages. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. The long march august 1979 documents a live performance by max roach and archie shepp. Contracts, learning to breathe extended mix, quiet dawn, nobody knows the troubles ive seen. Archie shepp is an american jazz saxophonist, poet, and playwright long known for the outspoken political tones in his work.
His father, who worked a succession of bluecollar jobs to support the family, introduced shepp to music via the radio and through his collection of swing sides and folk songs. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Fortyfive years ago, on september, new york governor nelson. Contracts, learning to breathe extended mix, quiet dawn, nobody knows the troubles. Here is a lengthy interview 80 minutes, from the video series the hang, of archie shepp with bret primack and willard jenkins discussing thsi recording, kickstarter, john coltrane, the state of jazz today and so much more. First and last meeting in frankfurt and paris 1988, jazz at radio rai. Where this album differs from attica blues is that it features slightly less funk and free jazz, and has more of a gospel influence which permeates throughout. He studied piano, clarinet, and alto saxophone before focusing on tenor. Drawing inspiration from the sounds and stories of rock and roll, blues, soul, gospel and folk musicians of generations past and present, his music is strangely familiar yet refreshingly unique. When you say that youre looking for something thats the more dissonant the better, it seems to me as if youre trying to compartmentalize his music, rather than accept it for what it is. Jul, 2009 downloaded mp3 will work on any pc, dvd player, pda etc. This sonic blend sets the tone for hodges lyrically focused debut release, entitled home. Downloaded mp3 will work on any pc, dvd player, pda etc.
Fortyfive years ago, on september, new york governor nelson rockefeller deployed the national guard. Learning to breathe extended mix, bird fire, eagles flight, ginseng, a sea of faces, top tracks. Archie shepp attica blues 1972 mediafire rapidshare download on zippyshare me from 260 mb attica blues archie sheep rapidshare rapidshare downloads page 9. The set was recorded in new york after a few free and festive years in paris, and its an amazing aboutface that has archie stepping into a world of righteous, fullon, political, and funky themes the likes of which are far more outspoken than any of his previous recordings. Mama too tight radio klara fm cable wintvhvr3000 soundcard adobe audition 10db boost wav cd wave editor. Archie shepps new attica blues band project by archie. Shepp continued to experiment into the new decade, at various times including harmonica players and spoken word poets in his ensembles. Four for trane is a studio album by archie shepp released on impulse. Archie shepp is a new york city native and alumnus of goddard college. Attica blues and the cry of my people, meanwhile, from 1972 were shepp s angriest statements of black freedom yet. From the title track inwards, this is a wonderful, beautiful album shepp s attica blues, an album made in a time of social destruction and allout war waged on the africanamerican community. Archie started playing jazz in the early 60s and continues to dazzle. I hear the sound is not shepp s first live recording of attica blues. Archie shepp attica blues big band read about it here.
Trouble in mind is a studio album by american jazz saxophonist archie shepp and pianist horace parlan, featuring performances recorded in 1980 and released on the danishbased steeplechase label. I even have a zappa live album where archie jams with uncle frank and his band. Get archie shepp setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other archie shepp fans for free on. Attica blues is an album by avantgarde jazz saxophonist archie shepp. Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help. The album consists mainly of early and traditional blues and follows up to their 1977 album of duets on spirituals goin home.
Archie shepp a sea of faces 1975 the savage saints. Archie shepp born may 24, 1937, fort lauderdale, florida, usa is an africanamerican jazz saxophonist. Archie shepp attica blues 2001, paper sleeve, cd discogs. Attica was made in 1972, right after the infamous prison riot, and is second to none in its painting of race relations during the era. 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 musics under one heading and have them all express the conscience of the day. Poem for malcolm had to be the one that really stood out for me.
Just posted it to friends site to fill in some blanks. And the money shot is, archie does everything he tries very well, and never better than on the deep soul music of attica blues. Archie shepp attica blues this one is a rarity around here because it was taken from a cd. Archie vernon 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 avantgarde jazz. Harris music by archie shepp soloist charles stephens, gerald jemmott, kiane zawadi, roland alexander. Beautiful only italian lp, deep jazz with a soul feel.
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