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A Soul Experiment

Freddie Hubbard · 1969

38 min · 10 tracks · jazz

Brassy jazz compositions blend with soulful grooves, showcasing Hubbard's virtuosic trumpet against a backdrop of rhythmic innovation.

A Soul Experiment is an album by Freddie Hubbard, released in 1969. Brassy jazz compositions blend with soulful grooves, showcasing Hubbard's virtuosic trumpet against a backdrop of rhythmic innovation. Released during a vibrant period for jazz fusion, 'A Soul Experiment' contributed to the genre's evolution by blending traditional jazz with soul and funk elements. The album received positive critical reception, highlighting Hubbard's inventive approach and helping to solidify his place in the jazz canon, influencing future generations of musicians exploring genre-blending. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Soul Experiment sound like?

Brassy jazz compositions blend with soulful grooves, showcasing Hubbard's virtuosic trumpet against a backdrop of rhythmic innovation. Rooted in jazz.

What makes A Soul Experiment by Freddie Hubbard notable?

Released during a vibrant period for jazz fusion, 'A Soul Experiment' contributed to the genre's evolution by blending traditional jazz with soul and funk elements. The album received positive critical reception, highlighting Hubbard's inventive approach and helping to solidify his place in the jazz canon, influencing future generations of musicians exploring genre-blending. By 1969, Freddie Hubbard was an established figure in jazz, known for his work with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. 'A Soul Experiment' marked his transition into a more experimental phase, following the critical success of albums like 'Red Clay' released just a year prior. This album demonstrated his willingness to fuse different influences and push jazz boundaries.

How many songs are on A Soul Experiment?

A Soul Experiment has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·38:58

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Clap Your Hands 3:26
  • 2 Wichita Lineman Standout 3:17
  • 3 South Street Stroll 4:28
  • 4 Lonely Soul 3:03
  • 5 No Time to Lose 4:32
  • 6 Hang ’Em Up 3:08
  • 7 Good Humor Man 3:44
  • 8 Midnite Soul Standout 5:19
  • 9 Soul Turn Around 4:01
  • 10 A Soul Experiment Standout 3:55

Release Date

January 1, 1969

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 58 sec