{"product_id":"yasmina-a-black-woman","title":"YASMINA A BLACK WOMAN","description":"This premium edition revives a historic 1969 Paris session from the iconic BYG\/Actuel catalog-an essential statement from a visionary musician and activist, now reissued in it's best quality ever. Restored \u0026amp; remastered from the original tapes by Nick Robbins, it features a new and insightful essay by author \u0026amp; music journalist Kevin Le Gendre.    The CD edition comes in a deluxe digi-sleeve that captures the essence of the original LP, complete with a 16-page booklet and printed inner wallet.    Awarded Audiophile Album of the Month by Jazzwise, March 2023, and hailed as \"A must for Shepp fans as well as free-jazz aficionados\" by Kevin Whitlock - Jazzwise.    Among the many African-American jazz musicians who arrived in Paris in the late '60s, saxophonist Archie Shepp was arguably the most influential. Still residing in the French capital today, he became a key figure in the European jazz scene, forging strong collaborations with artists like German pianist Joachim K�hn. Archie Shepp recorded several landmark albums for BYG, with Yasmina, A Black Woman standing out as one of the most compelling-both musically and intellectually.  The title track is a powerful tribute to a \"soul sister\" with an Afro-Arabic name, signaling a deliberate shift away from Eurocentric narratives. Shepp's impassioned performance is matched by an extraordinary lineup that bridges hard bop and the avant-garde. Saxophonist Hank Mobley and drummer Philly Joe Jones-two hard bop legends-share the stage with boundary-pushing soloists like pianist Dave Burrell, trumpeter Lester Bowie, and saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, both of whom were members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The result? A true jazz supergroup.  This remarkable ensemble delivers a dynamic repertoire that reflects Shepp's deep engagement with the entire spectrum of Black American music, from blues and swing to free improvisation, while embracing African rhythms and post-colonial themes. The album radiates defiant energy yet also reveals moments of profound romanticism and tenderness-a testament to Shepp's artistry and vision.","brand":"BYG","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":52377933316376,"sku":"5060767441138","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/4411182-3337682.jpg?v=1783454370","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/yasmina-a-black-woman","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}