Yasmina, A BLack Woman Luaka " gives John an opportunity

" gives John an opportunity to flex his rock & roll muscle

a solar-powered single-room house deep in the heart of Wonder Valley

known for his fast-paced

He still retains his knack for rolling

while for Bessie Smith

Yasmina, A BLack Woman Luaka " gives John an opportunityArchie Shepp's 1969 Paris session blends spiritual jazz with pan African rhythms. Led by Shepp's tenor alongside Lester Bowie, Clifford Thornton, and Roscoe Mitchell, this album captures avant garde brilliance at its peak. The title track "Yasmina" builds with passionate intensity, while "Sonny's Back" pairs Shepp with Hank Mobley for a rare twin tenor moment. A closing rendition of "Body & Soul" reveals the soulful direction Shepp would explore