Saxophonist Archie Shepp’s iconic live performance at the 1970 Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival is reissued in a special 2-LP set for its 55th anniversary. Originally released as two albums on BYG/Actuel, each disc features an extended piece split into two parts. Backed by The Full Moon Ensemble, including Clifford Thornton and
Alan Shorter, Shepp delivers a relentless, avantgarde performance critiquing global injustice. This reissue, remastered with new liner notes, highlights Shepp’s fiery creativity, political impact, and enduring influence on the evolution of jazz.
Side A
1. The Early Bird (Part 1)
Side B
1. The Early Bird (Part 2)
Side C
1. Huru (Part 1)
Side D
1. Huru (Part 2)