Archie Shepp - On Green Dolphin Street (1977) CD Rip

Archie Shepp’s On Green Dolphin Street is a powerful and deeply expressive post-bop session that showcases the saxophonist’s mature artistry in a focused small-group setting. Released in 1991, the album balances Shepp’s unmistakable emotional intensity with a refined sense of lyricism and swing. Backed by an exceptional rhythm section featuring Walter Bishop Jr., Sam Jones, and Joe Chambers, the performances move effortlessly between hard-driving improvisation and introspective ballad phrasing. The title track offers a compelling reinterpretation of the jazz standard, while original compositions such as “Enough” and “In a Mellow Blues” reveal Shepp’s continuing strength as both composer and improviser. His tenor and soprano saxophone work carries depth, urgency, and warmth throughout the session. The rhythm section provides elegant support, combining groove, harmonic sensitivity, and dynamic responsiveness. On Green Dolphin Street stands as an excellent later-period Archie Shepp recording, blending classic jazz language with the personal voice of a major modern jazz figure.

Tracklist
1. On Green Dolphin Street (Kaper-Washington) - 8:04
2. Enough (Shepp) - 6:43
3. The Scene Is Clean (Dameron) - 6:36
4. In a Mellow Blues (Shepp) - 11:24
5. I Thought About You (Van Heusen-Mercer) - 9:39

Personnel
Archie Shepp - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Walter Bishop Jr. - piano
Sam Jones - bass
Joe Chambers - drums