Album · 1968

The Way Ahead

Released: 1968
Label: Impulse!
Catalogue no.: AS-9170
Tracklist: 4 tracks
Length: 37:10
Country: US

“The Way Ahead” is an album by Archie Shepp, released in 1968 on Impulse!. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 37:10. Jazz standards on the record include “Sophisticated Lady”. The line-up features Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), Grachan Moncur III (trombone), Jimmy Owens (trumpet), Ron Carter (double bass) and Walter Davis Jr. (piano).

Who played on The Way Ahead

Archie Shepp tenor saxophone all tracks
Grachan Moncur III trombone all tracks
Jimmy Owens trumpet all tracks
Ron Carter double bass all tracks
Walter Davis Jr. piano all tracks
Beaver Harris drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
Roy Haynes drums (drum set) on 2 tracks

Tracklist

A1 Damn If I Know (The Stroller) 6:16
A2 Frankenstein 13:51
B1 Fiesta 9:55
B2 Sophisticated Lady standard — Duke Ellington 7:08

More albums by Archie Shepp

Four for Trane 1964 · impulse! Fire Music 1965 · impulse! On This Night 1966 · impulse! Mama Too Tight 1967 · impulse! The Magic of Ju-Ju 1967 · GRP Blasé 1969 · BYG Records Yasmina, a Black Woman 1969 · BYG Records Pitchin Can 1970 · America Records For Losers 1970 · ABC Records Things Have Got to Change 1971 · impulse! Attica Blues 1972 · ABC Records The Cry of My People 1973 · impulse!

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Way Ahead?

The line-up of The Way Ahead includes Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), Grachan Moncur III (trombone), Jimmy Owens (trumpet), Ron Carter (double bass), Walter Davis Jr. (piano), Beaver Harris (drums (drum set)) and Roy Haynes (drums (drum set)).

Which label released The Way Ahead?

The Way Ahead was released in 1968 on Impulse! (AS-9170).

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