Marion Brown - Three For Shepp

MARION BROWN – THREE FOR SHEPP

Originally released in 1967 on Impulse!, 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, and Bobby Capp / 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.

Side One:

1. New Blue
2. Fortunato
3. The Shadow Knows

Side Two:

1. Spooks
2. West India
3. Delicado

*A cornerstone of avant-garde jazz—deep, exploratory, and emotionally charged.

"A defining statement of the Impulse! era and the New Wave of Jazz."