The Magic of Ju-Ju

A pivotal work of the avant-garde and a deep exploration of rhythm. The 19-minute title track is a landmark of Afro-centric spiritual jazz, built over a dense, hypnotic thicket of African percussion that connects the 'new thing' directly to its African roots. Shepp's own saxophone solo builds from a slow burn into a searing, intense cry, making this a powerful ritualistic statement.