Archie Shepp/France 2017

From the Tribute to Coltrane Live by John Coltrane’s direct descendant tenor man Archie Shepp, a live performance at Jazz à Vienne in Vienne, France on July 3, 2017 is recorded with the finest stereo soundboard sound source. A total of seven songs are performed, including “Syeeda’s Song Flute” and “Naima” from John Coltrane’s masterpiece “Giant Steps” released by Atlantic in 1960, as well as his own songs. Shabaka Hutchings, a talented saxophonist active in the London jazz scene, and Amir El Safer, a freelance trumpeter, participate in the performance. Jason Moran, a pianist active at the forefront of contemporary jazz, backs him up, and you can enjoy a fascinating night with the finest sound. 1. Introduction by Archie Shepp (02:42) 2. Syeeda’s Song Flute (13:10) 3. Blase (07:46) 4. Blues For Brother George Jackson (07:28) 5. Hambone (09:21) 6. Naima (08:14) 7. Cousin Mary (07:29) 8. Prelude To A Kiss (07:12) Live at Jazz à Vienne, Vienne, France, July 3rd 2017 Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone, vocals (t-8) Marion Rampal – vocals (t-3,4) Shabaka Hutchings – tenor saxophone Amir ElSaffar – trumpet Jason Moran – piano Daryll Hall – bass Nasheet Waits – drums