Speakin' My Piece
Horace Parlan · 1960
39 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A soulful blend of blues-inflected jazz with intricate rhythms and heartfelt melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic explorations
- long immersive listening sessions
- reflective and contemplative moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- 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' 6:09
- 2 Up in Cynthia's Room 6:19
- 3 Borderline 6:10
- 4 Rastus 6:53
- 5 Oh So Blue 7:39
- 6 Speakin' My Piece 6:03
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