Jazz Greats: Archie Shepp

Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937) 

Jazz Saxophonist, Pianist and Professor, Archie Shepp, released Afrocentric tinged pieces during the 1960's. He has worked both as a Professor of Music and a Professor of African American Studies at different institutions. His works with John Coltrane are well regarded, as is his Avant Garde Jazz pieces. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Mama Rose,  Blues for brother, George Jackson, Quiet dawn and Blasé

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Shepp

Background information
Born	May 24, 1937 (age 79) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Genres	Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano, vocals
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Impulse!, SteepleChaseArista, Delmark, BYG Actuel
Associated acts	Cecil Taylor John Coltrane Horace Parlan