Little Red Moon
1986 studio album by Archie Shepp

Little Red Moon is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.
01Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars, stating: "By 1985 Archie Shepp's tone on tenor had declined quite a bit from just a few years earlier.... Despite some good moments from the supporting cast, this is one to skip".
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
02Track listing
- All compositions by Archie Shepp except as indicated
- "Little Red Moon" - 17:59
- "Impromptu" - 4:00
- "Naima" (John Coltrane) - 7:51
- "Whisper Not" (Benny Golson) - 9:08
- "Sweet Georgia Brown" (Ben Bernie, Kenneth Casey, Maceo Pinkard) - 6:59
- Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy, on December 11, 12 & 13, 1985
03Personnel
- Archie Shepp, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, voice
- Enrico Rava - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Siegfried Kessler, piano, synthesizer
- Wilbur Little, bass
- Clifford Jarvis, drums
Sources and credits
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