Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on May 24, 1937)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Archie Shepp! Your avant-garde jazz has always been ahead of its time—so much so, we're still catching up. From your groundbreaking work with the New York Contemporary Five to those unforgettable improvisations that made saxophones blush, you've truly redefined musical boundaries.

Here's wishing you another year filled with bold notes and fearless solos. May your birthday be as vibrant and timeless as your music—and may you continue inspiring generations who are still trying (and failing) to replicate that signature Shepp sound. Keep swinging, Archie; you're forever our favorite jazz revolutionary!