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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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