Shamek Farrah - First Impressions (CD) Shamek Farrah

Shrouded in mystery and regarded as a masterpiece of early spiritual jazz, Shamek Farrah’s First Impressions has become the holy grail of spiritual jazz recordings for collectors,

Little is known publicly about Farrah post-1980; however, his legendary composition, the title track “First Impressions,” has captivated listeners around the world for the past 50 years. Reemerging into the public eye with a New York Times feature in 2025, Farrah’s legacy continues with this deluxe edition of his debut album featuring 3 previously unreleased songs and new liner notes recounting the recording sessions and journey First Impressions has been on since its original release by Strata-East in 1974.