American Jazzscapes in the Middle East - Artists
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Archie Shepp

Name: Archie Shepp
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Shepp
Wikipedia Summary: Archie Shepp is an American jazz saxophonist, educator, and playwright. While primarily known for his contributions to free jazz and the avant-garde, Shepp has occasionally incorporated elements of African and Middle Eastern music into his work.
Born: 1937
Url1: https://www.archieshepp.net/
Notes: Archie Shepp's exploration of Middle Eastern themes is part of his broader interest in non-Western musical traditions. While not a primary focus of his work, Shepp has occasionally incorporated modal scales and rhythmic patterns reminiscent of Middle Eastern music into his compositions and improvisations, particularly in his more experimental pieces.