Various - BYG Jazz Disque

Review by Alex Ndegwa

BYG Jazz Disque is a compilation album featuring various jazz artists. The album, released in 1969 by French label BYG Records, showcases the diverse range of jazz styles that were popular at the time.

The album starts off with the funky and soulful "Chant Inca" by the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The track features powerful horns and percussion, and sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "Mama Too Tight" by Archie Shepp, which features a haunting saxophone solo, and "Black Woman" by Sonny Sharrock, which showcases the guitarist's unique and experimental approach to jazz.

Summary by Alex Ndegwa

BYG Jazz Disque is a must-have for any jazz lover. It's a snapshot of the vibrant and exciting jazz scene of the late 1960s, and features some of the most innovative and influential musicians of the time.