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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