Fire Music (LP)

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Some of the most exciting jazz albums to listen to are those that try to strike a middle ground between the mainstream and the Avant-garde. One such example is Archie Shepp's Fire Music : an often-fascinating album, rich in compositional and improvisational prowess. Employing a sextet including drummer Joe Chambers and alto saxophonist Marion Brown, Shepp puts together a record that is both challenging and accessible to most listeners.

PERSONNEL:
ARCHIE SHEPP, tenor saxophone
TED CURSON, VIRGIL JONES, trumpets
JOSEPH ORANGE, ASHLEY FENNELL, trombone
MARION BROWN, alto saxophone
FRED PIRTLE, baritone saxophone
REGGIE JOHNSON, DAVID IZENZON, bass
JOE CHAMBERS, J.C. MOSES, ROGER BLANK, drums
New York, March 9, 1965