Down Home New York
Down Home New York is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp, recorded in 1984 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "Archie Shepp was the picture of rebellion and anger in the 1960s, but he became the voice of swing, blues and classicism in the 1980s. Shepp displayed his penchant for honking R&B and soulful blues on this 1984 date".Track listing
- "Down Home New York" - 10:50
- "'Round About Midnight" - 9:13
- "May 16th" - 9:06
- "The 4th World" - 6:02
- "Straight Street" - 6:36
- *Recorded at Classic Sound Studio in New York City on February 5, 6, 7 & 8, 1984
Personnel
- Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, voice
- Charles E. McGhee - trumpet, voice
- Kenny Werner – piano, voice
- Saheb Sarbib – bass, electric bass, voice
- Marvin "Bugalu" Smith – drums, voice
- Bazzi Bartholomew Gray - voice