Archie Shepp: Attica Blues - 7-INCH SINGLE

Archie Shepp: Attica Blues - 7-INCH SINGLE

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Title:

Attica Blues

Artist:

Archie Shepp

Label:

Mr Bongo

Product Type:

7-INCH SINGLE

UPC:

7119691260273

Genre:

Jazz

Release Date:

2019-08-02

Number of Discs:

1

Previously Japan-only 7" featuring two tracks originally released on Shepp's 1972 classic soul-jazz LP, 'Attica Blues'. Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Group Limited. A powerful mix of psychedelic soul & jazz that retains Shepp's political sentiment of his earlier works. 'Attic Blues' is a huge funk-soul composition, referring to a mass shooting of inmates at Attica Prison. Henry Hull's vocal sits on top of bass, layered percussion, wah-wah guitars, plus large horn and string sections to create a massive sound. The big band, almost soundtrack-esque, 'Quiet Dawn', is sung by the composer's 7-year old daughter. She floats on top of piano, strings, drums and rich layers of percussion.

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