Lover Man is an album by saxophonist Archie Shepp's Quartet with vocalist Annette Lowman which was recorded in Holland in 1988 and released on the Timeless label the following year.[1][2][3][4][5]

Lover Man
Studio album by Archie Shepp Quartet featuring Annette Lowman
Released	1989
Recorded	January 27, 1988
Studio	Studio 44, Monster Holland
Genre	Jazz
Length	60:00
Label	Timeless SJP 287
Producer	Wim Wigt
Archie Shepp chronology
Duo Reunion (1987) Lover Man (1989) Body and Soul (1991)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[6]

The AllMusic review by Steve Loewy said: "Shepp has been criticized for his more commercial ventures such as this, but many will enjoy its accessibly light charm. ... There is a touch of a blues and R&B feel that adds to the ambiance. Unlike some of Shepp's other ventures, there are no attempted serious statements made -- only relaxing, good, swinging jazz that lifts the spirits or touches the soul, if only just a bit".[6]

Track listing

1. "Stars Are in Your Eyes" (Archie Shepp) – 6:28
2. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 6:11
3. "Brand New World/Breaking a New Day" (Shepp) – 9:22
4. "Yesterdays" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) – 5:38
5. "My Funny Valentine" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 5:21
6. "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:48
7. "Squeeze Me" (Fats Waller) – 6:17
8. "Margy Pargy" (Dave Burrell) – 5:18
9. "Tribute to Bessie Smith" (Shepp) − 8:37 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

• Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone
• Annette Lowman – vocals
• Dave Burrell – piano
• Herman Wright – bass
• Stephen McCraven – drums

References