Poem For Malcolm, by Archie Shepp

Poem For Malcolm

by Archie Shepp

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Comes with in-depth sleeve notes by author and music journalist Kevin Le Gendre in a fully illustrated 16-page digital booklet featuring photos, original credits and more.

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Comes in a gatefold sleeve and a paper polylined inner sleeve

Original 1969 BYG album
Mastered to vinyl from BYG tapes by Nick Robbins
Insert with exclusive liner notes by author and journalist Kevin Le Gendre
Record comes in paper polylined sleeve

SIDE 1
1. Mamarose
2. Poem For Malcolm

SIDE 2
1. Rain Forest - Oleo

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Comes in a deluxe matte laminate gatefold sleeve & printed inner wallet.

Original 1969 BYG album
Digitally mastered from BYG tapes by Nick Robbins
16-page booklet with photos & exclusive liner notes by author Kevin Le Gendre

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Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.

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1.	Mamarose 07:13	buy track
2.	Poem For Malcolm 05:58	buy track
3.	Rain Forest - Oreo 19:27	buy track

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HISTORIC 1969 PARIS SESSION BY THE AMERICAN SAXOPHONIST-VOCALIST-INTELLECTUAL WHO CONVEYS HIS DEEP ANGUISH AT THE LOSS OF A CIVIL RIGHTS ICON.

In a long and distinguished career Archie Shepp has made a number of important political statements, speaking out boldly on racial inequality and oppression in America, and Poem For Malcolm has pride of place in his discography. Recorded at the tailed of the 60s after the saxophonist had relocated to Paris, the album, boiling with emotion, features a deeply affecting performance by an all-star cast of contributors that includes U.S hard bop hero Hank Mobley as well as Art Ensemble Of Chicago bassist Malachi Favors, pianist Burton Greene, and French drummer Claude Delcloo.

While embracing the dynamic, turbulent energy of the avant-garde or New Thing the players did not entirely break from tradition and a reprise of ‘Oleo’, one of the enduring post-bop themes of saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins, is a highlight of the album. But first and foremost Archie Shepp’s towering personality dominates proceedings. The title track is a searing recital of a text he wrote to mark the passing of his role model Malcolm X that fully conveys the grief over the death of a visionary who sought to bring both dignity and autonomy to people of colour the world over.

Standing tall in what can be seen as an inspired trilogy of albums that includes Yasmina, A Black Woman and Blasé, both awarded Audiophile Album of the Month by Jazzwise magazine in March 2023, Poem For Malcolm offers an opportunity to feel the power of Archie Shepp’s poetry as well as the artistry of a transatlantic band at the cutting edge of post-War improvised music.

The words and sounds have lost none of their appeal and will be heard loud and clear on this newly remastered edition which commemorates the upcoming 2024 "America's second Independence Day", Juneteenth, that emphasizes teaching about African-American heritage and agitates awareness.

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released June 21, 2024

Remastered Audiophile Edition
Audio restoration and mastering by Nick Robbins
Note by Kevin Le Gendre
Graphic design for this reissue by Phil Rogers
Reissue produced for release by Geoffrey Cousin
Executive producer for this reissue: Jean-Luc Young

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