There is some intriguing music on this 1969 recording. Tenor saxophonist
Archie Shepp met up with members of the Chicago avant-garde school for the first time, including
Art Ensemble of Chicago members
Lester Bowie,
Roscoe Mitchell and
Malachi Favors, on the lengthy "Yasmina," a track that also includes drummers
Philly Joe Jones,
Art Taylor, and
Sunny Murray. On "Sonny's Back," there is an unlikely tenor tradeoff between
Shepp and
Hank Mobley, while "Body and Soul" gives
Shepp a showcase opportunity. Although this set is not essential, it is unique enough to be recommended to avant-garde collectors.