Blasé cover

Blasé

Archie Shepp · 1969

40 min · 5 tracks · post-bop

A vibrant fusion of avant-garde jazz and soul, blending haunting melodies with intricate improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic explorations throughout
  • rich emotional depth in tracks
  • immersive listening for introspection
  • soothing yet thought-provoking ambiance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, catchy tunes
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'Blasé' marks Archie Shepp's fifth studio album during a period when he was gaining prominence in the avant-garde jazz scene. Following his influential work on 'Fire Music', this album showcases his artistic evolution into more complex and emotionally charged compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Albert Ayler· Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Angel 10:06
  • 2 Blasé 10:22
  • 3 There Is a Balm in Gilead 5:56
  • 4 Sophisticated Lady 5:08
  • 5 Touareg 9:13

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