Fredericksberg Records once again delivers another important slice of music history that is well deserving of a proper reissue with the release of “Evidence for Real” by Lord Shepherd. Originally released in 1981 on Verline Records, Evidence for Real is an explosive Jazz-Funk, Soul Jazz album that covers ground and checks all of the boxes for a listener. From the dance floor classic “Fight For It” that’s a true staple in the scene for those in the know to “24th and Lake Street Omaha Nebraska” and everything in between, this is one of those albums that you’ll definitely want in your collection of essential listening.
Born Robert Charles Sheppard Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska, and later known as Ambonisye Lord Shepherd, the artist carried a life story as inspiring as his music. From his formative years in Omaha’s historic 24th & Lake district to his creative explorations in Los Angeles, Shepherd forged a sound that was at once fiercely personal and universally searching.
Recorded in late-night sessions across Hollywood and Hermosa Beach with a close circle of collaborators, Evidence For Real reflects Shepherd’s spiritual journey in the wake of his mother’s passing, embodying his belief in music as a vehicle for healing and higher consciousness.