Customer Reviews

Live and uncompromising - By: Mr. Dc Fowler, 04 Mar 2002
Archie Shepp's music is like no other. It somehow spans the whole lifetime of jazz from marching songs forward, & often does this within the space of a single composition. His acomplices here, Roswell Rudd, Beaver Harris et al. arein top form. It is a complex set with the timing & interplay one can only get from master musicians who have worked a while with each other. The sheer exuberance of the performancesin a live setting is breathtaking. 'In a Sentimental Mood' is a revelation & exemplifies Shepp's absorption, understanding & demonstration of the many aspects of jazz from its roots to the present day. It's emotional content is uncompromising & speaks of the need for love & justice.
This album is not easy listening but for me remains one of the very best live albumsin any genre.