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Archie Shepp: The Magic Of Ju-Ju

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In May 1968, “Impulse!” label released “The Magic of Ju-Ju”, the tenth Archie Shepp album. It was recorded in April 1967, and was produced by Bob Thiele.

Personnel:

  • Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone
  • Martin Banks – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Mike Zwerin – bass trombone, trombone
  • Reggie Workman – bass
  • Norman Connors – drums
  • Beaver Harris – drums
  • Frank Charles – talking drum
  • Dennis Charles – percussion
  • Ed Blackwell – rhythm logs

Track listing:

All tracks by Archie Shepp.

  1. The Magic of Ju-Ju
  2. You’re What This Day Is All About
  3. Shazam
  4. Sorry ‘Bout That

Sonny Rollins: What’s New

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In August 1962, “RCA Victor” label released “What’s New?” the 20th Sonny Rollins album. It was recorded April – May 1962, in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian and John Snyder.

Personnel:

  • Sonny Rollins– tenor saxophone
  • Jim Hall– guitar
  • Bob Cranshaw– bass
  • Ben Riley– drums
  • Denis Charles – percussion
  • Frank Charles – percussion
  • Willie Rodriguez – percussion
  • Candido– percussion
  • Jay Newland – engineer
  • Ray Hall – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Sonny Rollins except where noted.

  1. If Ever I Would Leave You – Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
  2. Jungoso
  3. Bluesongo
  4. The Night Has a Thousand Eyes – Buddy Bernier, Jerry Brainin
  5. Brown Skin Girl – Norman Span