New Africa

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Grachan Moncur III's "New Africa" is a free jazz exploration featuring prominent figures like Roscoe Mitchell, Dave Burrell, Alan Silva, and Andrew Cyrille. Moncur's trombone leads through modal and free improvisations, with three tracks echoing the John Coltrane Quartet's modality while the four-part title track showcases a more dynamic and adventurous approach. Tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp contributes to the final track, adding another layer to the album's diverse soundscape. The album, released on the BYG Actuel label, represents a significant contribution to the avant-garde jazz movement of the late 1960s.