Fire Music

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Fire Music was released in 1965 on Impulse! Records. Malcolm, Malcolm Semper Malcolm is dedicated to Malcolm X, and Los Olvidados is a tribute to the 1950 film of the same name. Besides Archie Shepp on tenor saxophone, the players are trumpeter Ted Curson, trombonist Joe Orange, alto saxophonist Marion Brown, bassist Reggie Johnson and drummer Joe Chambers. The CD edition adds a live track, recorded at the Village Gate on 28 March 1965.

In the piece for Malcolm X, the leader himself recites a text. Bassist David Izenzon and drummer J.C. Moses play on it. There are also two pieces by others: Prelude to a Kiss by Ellington and The Girl from Ipanema. AllMusic found the album somewhat uneven but recommended. All About Jazz called it challenging and yet accessible to most listeners.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Hambone12:30Apple Music ↗
2. 2Los Olvidados8:54Apple Music ↗
3. 3Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm4:48Apple Music ↗
4. 4Prelude to a Kiss4:49Apple Music ↗
5. 5The Girl from Ipanema8:34Apple Music ↗
6. 6Hambone (feat. Marion Brown) [Live 1965 Village Gate]11:52Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗