Archie Shepp – Black Ballads 2LP

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“To celebrate the 45th anniversary of iconic Dutch jazz label Timeless Records, Music On Vinyl is releasing a series that features albums that are part of the Timeless Records legacy and will be released mainly throughout 2021/2022. Archie Shepp’sBlack Balladsfirst came out in 1992 and celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022. This 2LP features eleven great jazz ballads including classics such as ‘Embraceable You’ and ‘Georgia On My Mind’ by the tenor saxophonist. Shepp is supported by pianist Horace Parlan, bassist Wayne Dockery and drummer Steve McRaven. To celebrate the legacy of Wim Wigt’s Timeless Records 45th Anniversary, Music On Vinyl is releasing the 45th anniversary Jazz Series. Each release includes the Timeless Records insert showing the first 8th albums on limited colored vinyl. Black Ballads is available on vinyl for the very first time as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on translucent magenta colored vinyl. The package comes with an insert with upcoming titles from The Timeless Records 45th Anniversary Jazz Series.”