Joris Teepe promoclip release 'In The Spirit of Rashied Ali'

Summer 2018 bassist/composer Joris Teepe will release “In The Spirit of Rashied Ali”. The album is Teepe’s dedication to the legendary free jazz drummer Rashied Ali, well known for his groundbreaking work with John Coltrane (their duo album Interstellar Space is considered a ‘Classic’).

Being a member of the Rashied Ali Quintet for 9 years really changed Teepe’s vision on music. He recorded three albums (“Judgement Day volume 1 & 2” and “Live in Europe”) and toured the world with the group which came to an ending on August 12, 2009 with the sudden passage of Rashied Ali.

“In the Spirit of Rashied Ali” is featuring John Betsch (drums), Wayne Escoffery (sax), Johannes Enders (sax), Michael Moore (sax) and Freddie Bryant (guitar).

Tracks on the album include an extensive Suite of 5 compositions by Rashied Ali, and compositions by Joris Teepe, Thelonious Monk, Frank Lowe (member of the Rashied Ali Quintet), Don Cherry and Ornette Coleman.