Lover Man is an album by saxophonist Archie Shepp's Quartet with vocalist Annette Lowman which was recorded in Holland in 1988 and released on the Timeless label the following year.Jazzlists:Timeless Records SJP series discography accessed June 12, 2018Jazzdisco: Archie Shepp catalog accessed June 12, 2018Dave Burrell: discography accessed June 12, 2018Jazzlists: Dave Burrell discography accessed June 12, 2018Timeless Jazz: album details accessed June 12, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Steve Loewy said: "Shepp has been criticized for his more commercial ventures such as this, but many will enjoy its accessibly light charm. ... There is a touch of a blues and R&B feel that adds to the ambiance. Unlike some of Shepp's other ventures, there are no attempted serious statements made -- only relaxing, good, swinging jazz that lifts the spirits or touches the soul, if only just a bit".
Track listing "Stars Are in Your Eyes" (Archie Shepp) – 6:28 "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 6:11 "Brand New World/Breaking a New Day" (Shepp) – 9:22 "Yesterdays" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) – 5:38 "My Funny Valentine" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 5:21 "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:48 "Squeeze Me" (Fats Waller) – 6:17 "Margy Pargy" (Dave Burrell) – 5:18 "Tribute to Bessie Smith" (Shepp) − 8:37 Additional track on CD release
Personnel Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone Annette Lowman – vocals Dave Burrell – piano Herman Wright – bass Stephen McCraven – drums
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