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Free

Marcus Miller · 2007

63 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · R&B

A vibrant fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B that showcases Miller's virtuosic bass-playing and compositional prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant grooves for dancing
  • steady progression with peaks
  • for late-night hangs
  • head-nodding beats and rhythms

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike extended instrumental sections
  • prefer fast-paced, short tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Free' was released in 2007, Marcus Miller was already an established figure in the jazz and funk scenes, known for his work with legends like Miles Davis. This album came after his 2001 release 'M2', further solidifying his role as a leading bassist and producer in contemporary jazz music.
Stylistic neighbors
Victor Wooten· Stanley Clarke· Herbie Hancock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blast 5:43
  • 2 Funk Joint 5:42
  • 3 Free 5:38
  • 4 Strum 5:40
  • 5 Milky Way 5:37
  • 6 Pluck 3:55
  • 7 When I Fall in Love 5:23
  • 8 Jean Pierre 7:26
  • 9 Ooh 5:37
  • 10 Higher Ground 6:30
  • 11 What Is Hip? 6:00

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