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. Get archie shepp setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other archie shepp fans for free on. Archie shepp attica blues this one is a rarity around here because it was taken from a cd. Attica blues by archie shepp 4988031165225 cd barnes. This sonic blend sets the tone for hodges lyrically focused debut release, entitled home. Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help. Lets let archie shepp tell us about it from the excellent. Nov 08, 20 for my ears, archie shepp s music is all part of one piece, whether hes playing more freely or more structured. 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. First and last meeting in frankfurt and paris 1988, jazz at radio rai. Along with john tchicai and don cherry, he was a member of the new york contemporary five.
Archie shepp crowdsourcing new attica blues big band the. 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. John coltranes admiration led to recordings for impulse. Attica blues and the cry of my people, meanwhile, from 1972 were shepp s angriest statements of black freedom yet.
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. None set the stage better that archie shepps attica blues. 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 shepp born may 24, 1937, fort lauderdale, florida, usa is an africanamerican jazz saxophonist. Shepp was born in fort lauderdale, florida, on may 24, 1937, but raised in philadelphia, pennsylvania, where he studied piano, clarinet and alto saxophone before focusing on tenor saxophone he occasionally plays soprano saxophone. Nov 02, 2004 none set the stage better that archie shepp s attica blues. Nos anos 70, ele intensifica o vies da critica social e incorpora a influencia da soul music em attica blues.
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. Archie shepp biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Attica blues, an album by archie shepp on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Here is a performance of archie shepps attica blues orchestra performing cal masseys the cry of my people. I hear the sound archie shepp attica blues orchestra overtime. Blues for brother george jackson mondo grosso next wave remix. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Attica blues is an album by avantgarde jazz saxophonist archie shepp.
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. 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. Albums include fire music, the magic of juju, and four for trane. Archie shepps 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. 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. 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. Archie shepp, um monumento do jazz radiola urbana uol. Lyrics to revolution mama rose by archie shepp quartet. 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.
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. Archie shepp attica blues big band read about it here. Jul, 2009 downloaded mp3 will work on any pc, dvd player, pda etc. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. 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. Every time shepp s breath hits the reeds he creates an emotional vibe which all of his records have displayed. Its a masterpiece wherein shepp digs deep into the history of black music. Archie shepp 4 rising sun celebrity jazz club, montreal, qc, canada, apr.
We have 8 albums and 62 song lyrics in our database. It was inspired by the riot at attica prison the prior year, where 39. A classic of spiritual, soulful jazz and one of archie shepps greatest albums. This 70s iteration was recorded with the financial backing of a major label, but this time around shepp is recording the music himself, and releasing it on his own archiball label. And the money shot is, archie does everything he tries very well, and never better than on the deep soul music of attica blues. Jazz legend archie shepp is asking for donations to put together a new attica blues big band. I hear a sound is a retelling of shepp s 1972 attica blues lp originally released on impulse.
Here is a performance of archie shepp s attica blues orchestra performing cal masseys the cry of my people. I hear the sound swings like duke, romps like mingus, and sings the blues like, well, archie shepp. Downloaded mp3 will work on any pc, dvd player, pda etc. Upon its original release in 1972, archie shepps attica blues made bold statements politically and musically.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. You stepped out of a dream archie shepp, brown, nacio herb. Every time shepps breath hits the reeds he creates an emotional vibe which all of his records have displayed. Tulips, tulips, learning to breathe extended mix, bird fire, eagles flight, top tracks. 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. Shepp continued to experiment into the new decade, at various times including harmonica players and spoken word poets in his ensembles. Attica blues was a classic shepp album from 1972 an incensed response to the bloody state suppression of the previous years attica prison riot, using a big band and a wider embrace of the. Contracts, quiet dawn, learning to breathe extended mix, attica blues, nobody knows the troubles ive. I hear a sound is a retelling of shepps 1972 attica blues lp originally released on impulse.
Taking their name from an archie shepp album, the band have also provided remixes for ultra nate, sneaker pimps, silent poets and dj krush. The long march august 1979 documents a live performance by max roach and archie shepp. I hear the sound is not shepps first live recording of attica blues. 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.
Fortyfive years ago, on september, new york governor nelson rockefeller deployed the national guard. If so or if you notice any other song thats missing be the first to submit them. Storyville d slp 1009 archie shepp and the new york contemporary five, vol. Shepp is best known for his passionately afrocentric music of the late 1960s, which focused on highlighting the injustices faced by the africanamericans, as well as for his work with the new york contemporary five, horace parlan, and his collaborations with his new thing contemporaries, most. Here is a lengthy interview 80 minutes, from the video series the hang, of archie shepp with bret primack and willard jenkins. Listen free to archie shepp attica blues attica blues, invocation. Attica blues by archie shepp kevin gosztola 201609. I even have a zappa live album where archie jams with uncle frank and his band.
Archie shepp born may 24, 1937 is a prominent africanamerican jazz saxophonist. Blues for brother george jackson a shepp 320 kbps mp3. Just posted it to friends site to fill in some blanks. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Instead with 1972s attica blues he created a furious, tender blast of faintly psychedelic soul jazz thats a jewel in his vast, uneven discography. Net refining his largeensemble experiments of 1971, attica blues is one of archie shepps most significant. Check out attica blues by archie shepp on amazon music.
This is heavyweight deep jazz with soul vocals and a huge horn section. 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. 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. Attica blues and the cry of my people, meanwhile, from 1972. It opens up with the fiery funkandgospel number, attica blues, written in response to the attica prison massacre, which contains a plea for equality repeated. The original attica blues release and subsequent big band commemorated the 1971 attica prison riot. And if you want to buy archie shepp music, go here. Archie shepp is an american jazz saxophonist, poet, and playwright long known for the outspoken political tones in his work. 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.
With 1972s attica blues and the cry of my people, he spoke out for civil rights. Perhaps because shepps musical interests were changing, attica blues isnt the allout blast of rage one might expect. View archie shepp song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Archie shepp a sea of faces 1975 the savage saints. For my ears, archie shepps music is all part of one piece, whether hes playing more freely or more structured.
Attica blues are a uk trip hop band, who made their debut releases on the mo wax label. I hear the sound is not shepp s first live recording of attica blues. 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. 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. Music of bob brookmeyer the vanguard jazz orchestra. Delicate sound of thunder expanded new edition duration.