title: Fire Music (Archie Shepp album)
text: # Fire Music (Archie Shepp album)
  
  Fire Music is a studio album by Archie Shepp released on Impulse! Records in 1965. "Malcolm, Malcolm Semper Malcolm" is dedicated to Malcolm X, whilst "Los Olvidados" is a homage to the film of the same name. Featured musicians include trumpeter Ted Curson, trombonist Joe Orange, alto saxophonist Marion Brown, bassist Reggie Johnson and drummer Joe Chambers.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | Down Beat | |
  | The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "This particular early Archie Shepp recording has its strong moments, although it is a bit erratic... Overall, this set, even with its faults, is recommended".
  
  Writing for All About Jazz, Robert Gilbert called Fire Music "an often-fascinating album, rich in compositional and improvisational prowess", and commented: "Shepp puts together a record that is both challenging and accessible to most listeners... Fire Music is an album that belongs in any serious jazz fan’s collection."
  
  ## Track listing
  
  * "Hambone" (Archie Shepp) – 12:29
  * "Los Olvidados" (Shepp) – 8:54
  * "Malcolm, Malcolm - Semper Malcolm" (Shepp) – 4:48
  * "Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Gordon, Mills) – 4:50
  * "The Girl from Ipanema" (DeMoraes, Gimbel, Jobim) – 8:36
  * "Hambone" [Live] – 11:53 Bonus track on CD, recorded live at the Village Gate on March 28, 1965
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone
  * Ted Curson – trumpet
  * Joseph Orange – trombone
  * Marion Brown – alto saxophone
  * Reggie Johnson – double bass except track 3
  * Joe Chambers – drums except track 3
  * David Izenzon – double bass on track 3
  * J.C. Moses – drums on track 3
  