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BLASE [White] Vinyl

Name: Archie Shepp - BLASE [White]
Brand: Alliance Entertainment
SKU: 5060767441091
Price: 33.99 USD
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Archie Shepp Vinyl Records

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Archie Shepp’s Blase arrives as a cool, slow burn of avant soul, with the saxophonist pushing free jazz into lush, bluesy territory. This white vinyl pressing gives the 1969 classic a fresh, striking glow that suits its smoky elegance.

Recorded during Shepp’s pivotal Paris period, the album captures him stepping confidently beyond hard blowing fire into something more sensual and theatrical. His pairing with vocalist Jeanne Lee is central to the album’s magic; her understated phrasing and poetic restraint soften the edges of Shepp’s wilder impulses, pulling the music into a world where jazz, cabaret, and spirituals share the same dimly lit room.

The title track Blase opens with a woozy, brass soaked swagger that feels both mischievous and mournful. Lee’s voice becomes a second horn, weaving through Shepp’s raw, bending tones. There Is a Balm in Gilead transforms the spiritual into a haunting dirge touched by blues phrasing and smoky horn lines, while My Angel settles into a tender, unhurried sway that reveals Shepp’s deep affection for melody even in his most exploratory moments. The supporting ensemble leans into loose grooves, brushed percussion, and slinking bass figures to anchor Shepp’s expressive bursts.

Blase remains one of Shepp’s most approachable yet adventurous records, a soulful detour that rewards every close listen. Pressed on white vinyl, this edition adds a collector friendly sheen to a work that thrives on atmosphere, intimacy, and fearless charm.

UPC: 5060767441091

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Archie Shepp - BLASE [White]

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