Archie Shepp, Coral Rock (side A)

Coral Rock was recorded in 1970, my copy dates from 1973 (not sure if it's a reissue?). I enjoy the late-60s/early-70s free-blowing albums from expatriate American jazz musicians, and this one is pretty typical. It's more characteristic of the time and place than particularly manifest as an Archie Shepp record. While he's credited as the leader, he didn't compose either piece—as much as any piece is recognizable amidst the blare, they're credited as an Alan Shorter tune and a standard. The group includes other familiar players on these sorts of crazed sessions, like Joseph Jarman and Clifford Thornton. Not a lot about Coral Rock seems to stand out, but it's a fun, inspired session (and listen).