Recorded in just two days, "Little Red Moon" showcases Shepp's return to a more accessible, albeit still adventurous, soulful jazz sound. The album features a unique blend of American and European musicians.
- The album was recorded on January 20-21, 1985, at Barigozzi Studio in Milan, Italy.
- The lineup includes veteran American jazz bassist Cameron Brown and Italian pianist/arranger Enrico Pieranunzi.
- The release marked Shepp's first album for the Italian Soul Note label.
Archie Shepp is a titan of the avant-garde jazz saxophone, a key figure in the '60s free jazz movement. By 1986, Shepp had established a prolific recording career spanning three decades, consistently pushing the boundaries of jazz expression.
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