Goin' Home is a jazz and gospel album featuring Shepp and Parlan's interpretations of African American folk melodies and spirituals. The title of the album is a reference to Shepp's return to his African cultural roots. Shepp had never recorded spirituals before and was overcome with emotion during the recording of the album due to the historical and cultural context of the songs.

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Goin' Home is a jazz and gospel album featuring Shepp and Parlan's interpretations of African American folk melodies and spirituals. The title of the album is a reference to Shepp's return to his African cultural roots. Shepp had never recorded spirituals before and was overcome with emotion during the recording of the album due to the historical and cultural context of the songs.

Although it surprised jazz listeners upon its release in 1977, Goin' Home was praised by music critics for its reverent tone and stylistic departure from Shepp's earlier free jazz works. Shepp and Parlan were artistically pleased with the album and recorded another album together, Trouble in Mind, in 1980.

"Archie Shepp's two duet albums with pianist Horace Parlan on SteepleChase (the other one is 1980's Trouble in Mind) both find the innovative avant-garde tenor in relaxed and melodic form, respectfully interpreting music of the 1920s and before. Goin' Home features Shepp (who doubles on soprano) and Parlan playing tasteful versions of nine ancient black folk melodies including "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Nobody Knows the Troubles I've Seen" and "Deep River." Those listeners only familiar with Shepp's earlier Fire Music will find these compelling performances to be a revelation." - All Music Guide

Musicians:

Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Horace Parlan – piano

Track Listing:

01. Goin' Home
02. Nobody Knows The Troubles I've Seen
03. Go Down Moses
04. Steal Away To Jesus
05. Deep River
06. My Lord What A Morning
07. Amazing Grace
08. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
09. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

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