Song i got it bad and that aint good artist archie shepp, chinalin sharpe. Lyrics to revolution mama rose by archie shepp quartet. Philadelphiaraised tenor saxophonist archie shepp 1937 cut his teeth in cecil taylors quartet 196062 and with bill dixon 1962, and then 1963 joined the new york contemporary five, a quintet with don cherry on cornet and john tchicai on alto saxophone that implemented the principles of ornette colemans free jazz 1960 on their consequences october 1963, particularly consequences. Find archie shepp discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Stream tracks and playlists from archie shepp on your desktop or mobile device.
Title track of archie shepps on this night abc paramount, 1967, a tribute to w. Archie shepp was born in florida in 1937, but he was raised in philadelphia in a home filled with music. Blues for brother george jackson mondo grosso next wave remix. 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. Title track of archie shepp s on this night abc paramount, 1967, a tribute to w. The album consists of duets on composisitions written by, or associated with, charlie parker. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from archie shepp at the discogs marketplace. View all albums and help us complete archie shepp discography. Dubois with shepp s revolutionary lyrics sung by christine spencer, archie shepp on piano and tenor, bobby hutcherson on vibes, henry grimes on bass, rashied ali on drums and joe chambers on tympany. Archie shepp has been at various times a feared firebrand and radical, soulful throwback, and contemplative veteran. Archie shepp for losers i got it bad and that aint good. Archie shepp, african 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.
Tenor saxophonist archie shepps third release for the impulse label collects valuable loose ends recorded between march and august 1965. Archie shepp archie vernon shepp born may 24, 1937, fort lauderdale, fl, tenor sax. 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 about social injustice and the anger and. In the late fifties, archie shepp also met the most radical musicians of the time. Archie shepp is an american jazz saxophonist, poet, and playwright long known for the outspoken political tones in his work. Archie shepp accompanying a billie holiday impression by chinalin sharpe, the wife of the alto player on the trackand cutting loose with a very striking solo on i got it bad and that aint good. Looking at bird is a studio album by american jazz saxophonist archie shepp and bassist nielshenning orsted pedersen, featuring performances recorded in 1980 and released on the danishbased steeplechase label. Nov 03, 2002 some of the most exciting jazz albums to listen to are those that try to strike a middle ground between the mainstream and the avantgarde. For losers is an album by archie shepp released on impulse. Archie started playing jazz in the early 60s and continues to dazzle.
Archie shepp american musician and educator britannica. Archie shepp for losers archie shepp recorded this album for impulse on three seperate dates in 196869, but it wasnt released until 1971. Archie shepp live by archie shepp on amazon music unlimited. Archie shepp for losers kwanza impulse 2on1 amazon. Archie shepp tenor saxophone, piano cameron brown bass beaver harris drums this colorful live lp features archie shepp on tenor, and a bit of his more basic piano, playing three lengthy. Overall the show was really great and i would love to see archie shepp live again in the future. The followup, for losers 1969 impulse, included contributions from pop musicians like drummer. Shepp s first recording under his own name, archie shepp bill dixon quartet, was released on savoy records in 1962 and featured a composition by ornette coleman. Archie shepp has been at various times a feared firebrand and radical, soulful throwback and contemplative veteran. Feb 02, 2018 archie shepp tenor saxophone, piano cameron brown bass beaver harris drums this colorful live lp features archie shepp on tenor, and a bit of his more basic piano, playing three lengthy. Along with john tchicai and don cherry, he was a member of the new york contemporary five. John coltranes admiration led to recordings for impulse. Archie shepp has had a long career as an educator teaching at university of massachusetts, amherst for some 30 years as an ethnomusicologist.
For my ears, archie shepps music is all part of one piece, whether hes playing more freely or more structured. The venue for his show was at a really swanky little night club. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Lee morgan, bobby timmons, jimmy garrisson, ted curson, beaver harris his political consciousness found an expression in plays and theatrical productions which barely allowed him to make a living. Archie shepp performed many songs at his show, including rain forestoleo, mamarose, and poem for malcolm. Sep 19, 2008 archie shepp recorded this album for impulse on three seperate dates in 196869, but it wasnt released until 1971. With 1972s attica blues and the cry of my people, he spoke out for civil rights. It features sounds that go in line with what he had done up until then and some funkier, fatback sounds that go in line with what his later impulse releases would sound like. Some of the most exciting jazz albums to listen to are those that try to strike a middle ground between the mainstream and the avantgarde.
Nov 08, 20 the music that fills i hear the sound, all theatrical, bluesy, and beautiful is the product of a 26piece big band under the direction of jimmy owens that includes traditional jazz players, a string quartet, and vocals by archie shepp, amina claudine myers, marion rampal, and cecile mclorinsalvant. On this night archie shepp free internet radio slacker. Rem genre jazz rem date 2011 rem discid 8e12860a rem comment exactaudiocopy v1. Albums include fire music, the magic of juju, and four for trane. Tenor saxophonist archie shepp s third release for the impulse label collects valuable loose ends recorded between march and august 1965. I hear a sound is a retelling of shepps 1972 attica blues lp originally released on impulse. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Listen to archie shepp soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create amherst. When it came to sheer exuberance and expression, he was a force to be reckoned with in his youth, and it shows in each of the tunes recorded here. The album contains tracks recorded from september 1968 to august 1969 by shepp with three different ensembles. Archie vernon shepp is an american jazz saxophonist, educator and playwright who since the 1960s has played a central part in the development of avantgarde.
Archie shepp born may 24, 1937 is an american jazz saxophonist. He grew up in philadelphia, studied piano and saxophone and attended high school in germantown. Four for trane archie shepp free internet radio slacker. 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. Archie shepp for losers kwanza 2011 lossless music. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Archie shepp born may 24, 1937, fort lauderdale, florida, usa is an africanamerican jazz saxophonist. Dubois, featuring the haunting soprano vocalist christine spencer employing a distinct 20th century classical influence.
The communist, an allegorical play about the situation of black americans. Archie shepp is a new york city native and alumnus of goddard college. Archie shepp is a very talented african american man from the united states. Shepp grew up in philadelphia and attended goddard college b. The music that fills i hear the sound, all theatrical, bluesy, and beautiful is the product of a 26piece big band under the direction of jimmy owens that includes traditional jazz players, a string quartet, and vocals by archie shepp, amina claudine myers, marion rampal, and cecile mclorinsalvant. Archie shepp for losers album art, archie shepp for. Jazz legend archie shepp reflects on john coltranes quest for musical freedom the saxophonist discusses coltrane, the ascension sessions, and the legacy of jazz. For losers alto saxophone clarence sharpe baritone saxophone cecil payne bass wilbur ware drums joe chambers piano cedar walton tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, writtenby archie shepp trombone matthew gee trumpet woody shaw vocals chinalin sharpe 21. Archie shepp simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of verve reissues. Fm archie shepp i didnt know about you mp3 download.
He played in a latin jazz band for a short time before joining the band of avantgarde pianist cecil taylor. 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. While i miss archie shepps edgy free off kilterness that was evident on his 60s and 70s. 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 about social injustice and the anger and rage he felt.
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