Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

1 hour 12 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Free Jazz

Label

Impulse! Records

Performer

Archie Shepp, 1937-, Rashied Ali, 1935-, Eddie Blackwell, Joe Chambers, Henry Grimes, 1935-, Bobby Hutcherson, 1941-, David Izenzon, 1932-1979, Christine Spencer, fl. 1960

UPC (Physical)

00602498804636

Release Date

2005-02-15

Review

Tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp's third release for the Impulse label collects valuable loose ends recorded between March and August 1965. Among the highlights are a passionate reading of Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood" and the title piece, a moving tribute to {%WEB DuBois}, featuring the haunting soprano vocalist Christine Spencer employing a distinct 20th century classical influence, with Shepp on piano. The CD version of On This Night includes an alternate take of "The Mac Man," three of "The Chased," and a reading of his poem "Malcolm, Malcolm, Semper Malcolm." Shepp is the solo horn on these dates, playing at peak form with contributions from vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson early in his career, David Izenzon or Henry Grimes on bass, and four rotating drummers, including Rashied Ali, J.C. Moses, Joe Chambers, and Ed Blackwell, playing a variety of percussion. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Free Jazz, Free Jazz, Jazz Libre

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Free Jazz, Jazz Libre