Album · 1981

I Know About the Life

Released
1981
Label
Sackville
Catalogue no.
3026
Tracklist
4 tracks
Length
42:45
Country
CA

“I Know About the Life” is an album by Archie Shepp, released in 1981 on Sackville. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 42:45. Jazz standards on the record include “Giant Steps”, “Round Midnight” and “Well You Needn't”. The line-up features Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), John Betsch (drums (drum set)), Kenny Werner (piano) and Santi Debriano (double bass).

Who played on I Know About the Life

  • Archie Shepp tenor saxophone all tracks
  • John Betsch drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Kenny Werner piano all tracks
  • Santi Debriano double bass all tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 I Know About the Life 13:49
  2. A2 Giant Steps standard — John Coltrane 8:03
  3. B1 ’Round Midnight standard — Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams 12:08
  4. B2 Well, You Needn’t standard — Thelonious Monk 8:45

Production

  • Bill Smith producer
  • John Norris producer
  • Phil Sheridan recording

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on I Know About the Life?

The line-up of I Know About the Life includes Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), John Betsch (drums (drum set)), Kenny Werner (piano) and Santi Debriano (double bass).

Which label released I Know About the Life?

I Know About the Life was released in 1981 on Sackville (3026).

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