Archie Shepp & Philly Joe Jones is an album by jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp and drummer Philly Joe Jones recorded in Europe in 1969 for the America label. The album was also issued by the Fantasy label.
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "This intriguing LP does not live up to its potential... Unfortunately, both of the sidelong pieces have recitations, the performances are overly long, and there is quite a bit of rambling."Yanow, S. [ Allmusic Review], accessed 29 June 2009.
Track listing "The Lowlands" - 18:33 "Howling in the Silence: (a) Raynes Or Thunders (b) Julio's Song" - 21:40 Recorded in Paris, France, November–December, 1969
Personnel Archie Shepp - tenor saxophone, piano Philly Joe Jones - drums Anthony Braxton - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Chicago Beau - soprano saxophone, harmonica, vocals Julio Finn - harmonica, vocals Leroy Jenkins - violin Earl Freeman - bass, vocals
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