Archie Shepp, a renowned jazz saxophonist, entered the world in 1937, his arrival marked by a pivotal event that would shape the trajectory of his life, as his family made the decision to relocate from their original residence in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the culturally rich and vibrant neighborhood of "Brick Yard" in Philadelphia, a predominantly black community that would serve as the backdrop for his formative years.
Archie Shepp
87 · Born: May 24, 1937
