Marion Brown - Three For Shepp LP
$34.98
Label: Elemental
Release Date: July 10th, 2026
Originally released in 1967 on Impulse! Records, Three for Shepp is a landmark of the avant-garde jazz movement, led by alto saxophonist Marion Brown. Dedicated to fellow innovator Archie Shepp, the album stands as a bold statement within the “New Wave of Jazz,” combining free improvisation with structured compositions and deep emotional intensity.
Featuring a remarkable lineup including Grachan Moncur III, Dave Burrell, Stanley Cowell, Norris Jones, Bobby Capp and Beaver Harris, the record alternates between exploratory freedom and lyrical depth. Tracks like “New Blue” and “West India” highlight Brown’s distinctive voice, making this album an essential document of 1960s spiritual and experimental jazz.