On This Night

by Archie Shepp

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp's third release for the Impulse label collects valuable loose ends recorded between March and August 1965. Among the highlights are a passionate reading of Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood" and the title piece, a moving tribute to W.E.B. DuBois, featuring the haunting soprano vocalist Christine Spencer employing a distinct 20th century classical influence, with Shepp on piano. Shepp is the solo horn on these dates, playing at peak form with contributions from vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson early in his career, David Izenzon or Henry Grimes on bass, and four rotating drummers, including Rashied Ali, J.C. Moses, Joe Chambers, and Ed Blackwell, playing a variety of percussion. ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	01/29/2021
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031408933
Rank:	89185

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Archie Shepp   Primary Artist,Piano,Voices,Sax (Tenor)
Christine Spencer   Vocals,Soprano (Vocal)
Joe Chambers   Drums,Timpani
Ed Blackwell   Percussion
David Izenzon   Bass
Rashied Ali   Drums
Henry Grimes   Bass
J.C. Moses   Drums
Bobby Hutcherson   Vibraphone

Technical Credits

Adam Zelinka   Post Production
Irving Mills   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Larry Rosen   Producer,Executive Producer
Ed Blackwell   Rhythm Log
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Michael Cuscuna   Producer
Archie Shepp   Composer
Dave Grusin   Producer,Executive Producer
Paul Elmore   Remastering
Nat Hentoff   Liner Notes
Dan Serrano   Art Direction
Scott Johnson   Art Direction
Bob Thiele   Producer
Diane Dragonette   Assistant Producer
Joseph Doughney   Post Production
Sharon Franklin   Production Coordination
Alba Acevedo   Design
Andy Baltimore   Creative Director
Sonny Mediana   Production Director
Michael Pollard   Production Coordination
Jackie Salway   Design
Manny Kurtz   Composer
Michael Landy   Post Production