ARCHIE SHEPP QUARTET - Soul Song (1982-1997) 25th Anniversary Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is one of Archie Shepp's more erratic sets. On the 15 1/2 minute "Mama Rose," the great tenor (who is joined by pianist Ken Werner, bassist Santi Debriano and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith) unfortunately plays his out-of-tune soprano and takes an eccentric vocal. Additionally, Werner's brief "Soul Song" tends to wander without much direction. Much better is the 18 1/2 minute "Geechee," a lengthy workout for Shepp's emotional tenor, but due to this release's weak first half, it can be safely passed by. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Mama Rose 15'17
Horace Parlan / Archie Shepp
2     Soul Song 4'00
Archie Shepp
3     Geechee 18'33
Archie Shepp
4     My Romance 7'17
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
Credits
Bass – Santi DeBriano
Drums – Marvin "Smitty" Smith
Piano – Kenny Werner
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals – Archie Shepp