Pianists · b. 1937
Archie Shepp
American jazz musician
- Born
- 24 May 1937
Fort Lauderdale - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1960–
- Record labels
- Enja Records, Impulse!, Arista Records, BYG Records
- Discography
- 109 albums
Biography
Archie Shepp is a jazz musician who plays piano, saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone. Archie Shepp was born on 24 May 1937 in Fort Lauderdale. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Enja Records, Impulse!, Arista Records and BYG Records. The discography here lists 109 albums, from “Four for Trane” (1964) to “Just at the Turn of the Tide” (2023). Honours include Honorary doctor of the University of Liège (2009), honorary doctor of Paris 8 University (2014) and NEA Jazz Masters.
Archie Vernon Shepp (born May 24, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist, educator and playwright who since the 1960s has played a central part in the development of avant-garde jazz.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Archie Shepp is credited as a sideman
Awards
- 2009 Honorary doctor of the University of Liège
- 2014 honorary doctor of Paris 8 University
- NEA Jazz Masters
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Archie Shepp play?
Archie Shepp is known for playing piano, saxophone, flute and tenor saxophone.
When and where was Archie Shepp born?
Archie Shepp was born 24 May 1937 in Fort Lauderdale.
What are Archie Shepp's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Four for Trane (1964), Fire Music (1965), On This Night (1966), Live in San Francisco (1967) and Mama Too Tight (1967).
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