The Magic Of Ju-Ju is a Jazz album by Archie Shepp, originally released in 1967. On Gatefold: 32 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Avant-Garde & Free Jazz
- raw
- frenzied
- spiritual
About
On this 1967 Impulse release, tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp unleashed his 18-minute tour de force "The Magic of Ju-Ju," combining free jazz tenor with steady frenetic African drumming. Shepp's emotional and fiery tenor takes off immediately, gradually morphing with the five percussionists — Beaver Harris, Norman Connor, Ed Blackwell, Frank Charles, and Dennis Charles — who perform on instruments including rhythm logs and talking drums. Shepp never loses the initial energy, moving forward like a man possessed as the drumming simultaneously builds into a fury. Upon the final three minutes, the trumpets of Martin Banks and Michael Zwerin make an .
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Tracklist
- 1The Magic of Ju-Ju18:35
- 2You're What This Day Is All About1:48
- 3Shazam4:41
- 4Sorry 'Bout That10:09
Credits
Performers
- Reggie WorkmanBASS
- Beaver HarrisDRUMS
- Norman ConnorsDRUMS
- Denis CharlesPERCUSSION
- Ed BlackwellPERCUSSION
- Frank CharlesPERCUSSION TALKING DRUM
- Archie SheppTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Martin BanksTRUMPET
- Mike ZwerinTRUMPET TROMBONE
- Dennis CharlesPERCUSSION
- Eddie BlackwellPERCUSSION
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 32 pressings tracked on Gatefold