Soul Song (Archie Shepp album) explained

Soul Song
Type:	Album
Artist:	Archie Shepp
Border:	yes
Released:	1983
Recorded:	December 1, 1982
Studio:	Studio N, Cologne
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	38:07
Label:	Enja 4050
Producer:	Horst Weber and Matthias Winckelmann
Chronology:	Archie Shepp
Prev Title:	Mama Rose
Prev Year:	1982
Next Title:	Down Home New York
Next Year:	1984

Soul Song is an album by saxophonist Archie Shepp recorded in 1982 for the Enja label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Scott Yanow at AllMusic awarded the album 2 stars, stating: "This is one of Archie Shepp's more erratic sets ... due to this release's weak first half, it can be safely passed by".

Track listing

All compositions by Archie Shepp except where noted.

1. "Mama Rose" – 15:17
2. "Soul Song" – 4:00
3. "Geechee" – 18:33
4. "My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 7:17 Bonus track on CD release

Personnel

• Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, vocals
• Kenny Werner – piano
• Santi Debriano – bass
• Marvin Smith – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/archie-shepp/catalog/#enja-4050 Archie Shepp Catalog
2. https://www.discogs.com/Archie-Shepp-Soul-Song/release/4173412 Discogs album entry