Speakin' My Piece
Horace Parlan · 1960
39 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A soulful blend of blues-inflected jazz with intricate rhythms and heartfelt melodies.
Why this album works
'Speakin' My Piece' is significant for its innovative approach to jazz, reflecting the emerging hard bop movement. The album received positive critical reception and has been influential for its blend of blues and jazz, serving as a reference point for many pianists who followed.
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'Speakin' My Piece' was Horace Parlan's third album, following his acclaimed work 'Evidence'. This album marked a crucial moment in his career as he began to establish his unique voice within the jazz genre, showcasing his distinctive piano style and compositional skills that would influence subsequent artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wadin' Standout 6:09
- 2 Up in Cynthia's Room 6:19
- 3 Borderline 6:10
- 4 Rastus 6:53
- 5 Oh So Blue Standout 7:39
- 6 Speakin' My Piece Standout 6:03
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