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Archie Shepp

Archie Shepp (born 1937) is an American composer, saxophonist and university teacher.

Also recorded as Archie Vernon Shepp.

Overview

Born at Fort Lauderdale in 1937.

In detail

Archie Shepp studied at Goddard College, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Germantown High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and post-bop.

Employment is recorded with University of Massachusetts Amherst and University at Buffalo. Membership is recorded of The Cecil Taylor Quartet.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters, Honorary doctor of the University of Liège and honorary doctor of Paris 8 University.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Archie Shepp”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q200791: Archie Shepp

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