Born Free
Milt Jackson · 1968
34 min · 10 tracks · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant blend of jazz improvisation and soulful melodies, echoing the spirit of freedom and self-expression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- soulful improvisation and expression
- uplifting vibes for relaxation
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy intensity
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Born Free' was Milt Jackson's first album under the CTI label after a prolific career with the Modern Jazz Quartet. This period marked a significant evolution in his sound, as he embraced a more expansive approach to jazz, incorporating elements of soul and funk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bobby Hutcherson· Gary Burton· Lionel Hampton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born Free 4:08
- 2 Bring It Home (To Me) 3:22
- 3 Tears of Joy 3:35
- 4 Whalepool 2:30
- 5 Some Kinda Waltz 3:12
- 6 A Time and a Place 2:37
- 7 We Dwell in Our Hearts 3:02
- 8 So What 5:23
- 9 The Shadow of Your Smile 4:03
- 10 One Step Down 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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