This 1977 live album captures the Archie Shepp Quartet in a more soulful, less avant-garde mood than some of his earlier work. Recorded in Paris, it features extended improvisation over funk and soul-influenced grooves.
- The album was recorded live in Paris in 1977.
- Futura Marge and Atypeek Music were French labels focused on jazz and experimental music.
- This release highlights Shepp's engagement with jazz-funk and soul during the late 1970s.
Archie Shepp is a tenor saxophonist and composer known for his work in the free jazz and avant-garde scenes. In 1977, he was exploring a more commercially accessible, soulful sound while still retaining his improvisational edge.
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