Archie Shepp - Yasmina, A Black Woman (CD)

''Yasmina, A Black Woman' est l'un des albums les plus saisissants d'Archie Shepp, tant d'un point de vue intellectuel que musical. Avec Hank Mobley et Philly Joe Jones du hard bop, et des solistes avant-gardistes comme Dave Burrell, Lester Bowie et Roscoe Mitchell de l'Art Ensemble of Chicago, ce supergroupe explore la diversité de la musique noire, du blues à l'improvisation libre, tout en abordant les rythmes africains et la politique post-coloniale. ---------------------------------------------- 'Yasmina, A Black Woman' stands out among Archie Shepp's albums for its intellectual and musical depth. Saxophonist Hank Mobley and drummer Philly Joe Jones, icons of hard bop, join avant-garde soloists like pianist Dave Burrell, trumpeter Lester Bowie, and saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell from Art Ensemble of Chicago. This supergroup explores diverse black music, from blues to free improvisation, delving into African rhythms and post-colonial politics. The album exudes defiant energy, romanticism, and unabashed tenderness. A seminal release, now in an audiophile remastered LP & CD edition. 'Essential for Shepp fans and free-jazz enthusiasts' - Kevin Whitlock, Jazzwise.