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