{"product_id":"archie-shepp-yasmina-a-black-woman-3","title":"Archie Shepp: Yasmina A Black Woman - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eYasmina A Black Woman\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eArchie Shepp\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eByg\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e5060767441138\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2023-02-24\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         This premium edition revives a historic 1969 Paris session from the iconic BYG\/Actuel catalog-an essential statement from a visionary musician and activist, now reissued in it's best quality ever. Restored \u0026amp; remastered from the original tapes by Nick Robbins, it features a new and insightful essay by author \u0026amp; music journalist Kevin Le Gendre.The CD edition comes in a deluxe digi-sleeve that captures the essence of the original LP, complete with a 16-page booklet and printed inner wallet.Awarded Audiophile Album of the Month by Jazzwise, March 2023, and hailed as \"A must for Shepp fans as well as free-jazz aficionados\" by Kevin Whitlock - Jazzwise.Among the many African-American jazz musicians who arrived in Paris in the late '60s, saxophonist Archie Shepp was arguably the most influential. Still residing in the French capital today, he became a key figure in the European jazz scene, forging strong collaborations with artists like German pianist Joachim Kühn. Archie Shepp recorded several landmark albums for BYG, with Yasmina, A Black Woman standing out as one of the most compelling-both musically and intellectually.The title track is a powerful tribute to a \"soul sister\" with an Afro-Arabic name, signaling a deliberate shift away from Eurocentric narratives. Shepp's impassioned performance is matched by an extraordinary lineup that bridges hard bop and the avant-garde. Saxophonist Hank Mobley and drummer Philly Joe Jones-two hard bop legends-share the stage with boundary-pushing soloists like pianist Dave Burrell, trumpeter Lester Bowie, and saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, both of whom were members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The result? A true jazz supergroup.This remarkable ensemble delivers a dynamic repertoire that reflects Shepp's deep engagement with the entire spectrum of Black American music, from blues and swing to free improvisation, while embracing African rhythms and post-colonial themes. The album radiates defiant energy yet also reveals moments of profound romanticism and tenderness-a testament to Shepp's artistry and vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Yasmina \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Sonny's Back \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Body and Soul\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Archie Shepp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39949751976007,"sku":"43274482","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2976\/0132\/files\/4411182-3337682.jpg?v=1740916916","url":"https:\/\/tower.com\/products\/archie-shepp-yasmina-a-black-woman-3","provider":"Tower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}