| 1 | Hambone | 12:28 |
| 2 | Los Olvidados | 8:53 |
| 3 | Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm | 4:48 |
| 4 | Prelude To A Kiss | 4:49 |
| 5 | The Girl From Ipanema | 8:33 |
| 6 | Hambone (Live Version) | 11:50 |
Archie Shepp’s Fire Music remains a cornerstore of the avant-garde jazz canon. Originally released on the legendary Impulse! label, this remastered reissue captures Shepp at a creative peak, blending radical technical innovation with a deep reverence for the blues and jazz history.
The album is anchored by the multi-part masterpiece "Hambone," which moves from complex trumpet musings by Ted Curson to a funky, tough-edged solo by altoist Marion Brown. Other highlights include the powerful spoken-word tribute "Malcolm, Malcolm-Semper Malcolm"—dedicated to Malcolm X—and a uniquely avant-garde interpretation of the bossa nova classic "The Girl from Ipanema."
This 1995 CD reissue is essential for collectors, as it includes a bonus live version of "Hambone" recorded in March 1965, providing further insight into the explosive energy of Shepp’s ensemble during this era.
Track Listing:- Hambone
- Los Olvidados
- Malcolm, Malcolm-Semper, Malcolm
- Prelude to a Kiss
- The Girl from Ipanema
- Hambone (Live Bonus Track)
Archie Shepp (Tenor Sax), Ted Curson (Trumpet), Joseph Orange (Trombone), Marion Brown (Alto Sax), Reggie Johnson (Bass), Joe Chambers (Drums), and more.
