Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience. 1LP on Black Vinyl, Released 16 October.
Blending the raw, soulful sounds of the Mississippi Delta Blues, with the rich breath of the symphony orchestra. A contemporary blues album performed by Chineke! Orchestra, narrated by Morgan Freeman, and conducted by Martin Gellner (Composer, Conductor and Music Director, most recently serving as arranger for Hans Zimmer Live) who created all the new arrangements for this project. Recorded between the world-class recording studios: Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, and Abbey Road, this album weaves together powerful cinematic storytelling with live blues and orchestral performances, collaborating with Grammy award winning producers, and blues performers.
Narrator & Producer: Morgan Freeman
Orchestra: Chineke! Orchestra (recorded at Abbey Road Studios)
House Band: Ground Zero Blues Club Band
Conductor & Arranger: Martin Gellner
Producers & Engineers: Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell (recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis and Abbey Road Studios in London.)
Side A 20.59
Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground – Featuring Morgan Freeman (Narrator) & Keith Johnson (Lead Vocals)
Crossroads – Featuring James “Super Chikan” Johnson (Lead Vocals) & Mark Yacovone
Death Letter Blues – Featuring Taj Mahal (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Dust My Broom – Featuring Adrienne “Lady Adrena” Ervin (Lead Vocals), Alvin Youngblood Hart (Guitar), & Mark Yacovone
The Thrill Is Gone – Featuring Alvin Youngblood Hart (Lead Vocals & Guitar)
Cadillac Assembly Line – Featuring Keb' Mo' (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Side B 22.29
Somebody's Knockin' – Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Traveling Riverside Blues – Featuring Shemekia Copeland (Lead Vocals), Luther Dickinson, & Mark Yacovone
I'll Take You There – Featuring Tierinii Jackson (Lead Vocals), Stax Music Academy Choir, & Mark Yacovone
Love Me Or Leave Me – Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Someday – Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
I Lied To You (From Sinners) – Featuring Keith Johnson (Lead Vocals), Alvin Youngblood Hart (Guitar), & Mark Yacovone
Decca Cat. No. 4872340 2026
Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience. 1LP on Black Vinyl, Released 16 October.
Blending the raw, soulful sounds of the Mississippi Delta Blues, with the rich breath of the symphony orchestra. A contemporary blues album performed by Chineke! Orchestra, narrated by Morgan Freeman, and conducted by Martin Gellner (Composer, Conductor and Music Director, most recently serving as arranger for Hans Zimmer Live) who created all the new arrangements for this project. Recorded between the world-class recording studios: Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, and Abbey Road, this album weaves together powerful cinematic storytelling with live blues and orchestral performances, collaborating with Grammy award winning producers, and blues performers.
Narrator & Producer: Morgan Freeman
Orchestra: Chineke! Orchestra (recorded at Abbey Road Studios)
House Band: Ground Zero Blues Club Band
Conductor & Arranger: Martin Gellner
Producers & Engineers: Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell (recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis and Abbey Road Studios in London.)
Side A 20.59
Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground – Featuring Morgan Freeman (Narrator) & Keith Johnson (Lead Vocals)
Crossroads – Featuring James “Super Chikan” Johnson (Lead Vocals) & Mark Yacovone
Death Letter Blues – Featuring Taj Mahal (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Dust My Broom – Featuring Adrienne “Lady Adrena” Ervin (Lead Vocals), Alvin Youngblood Hart (Guitar), & Mark Yacovone
The Thrill Is Gone – Featuring Alvin Youngblood Hart (Lead Vocals & Guitar)
Cadillac Assembly Line – Featuring Keb' Mo' (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Side B 22.29
Somebody's Knockin' – Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Traveling Riverside Blues – Featuring Shemekia Copeland (Lead Vocals), Luther Dickinson, & Mark Yacovone
I'll Take You There – Featuring Tierinii Jackson (Lead Vocals), Stax Music Academy Choir, & Mark Yacovone
Love Me Or Leave Me – Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
Someday – Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (Lead Vocals & Guitar) & Mark Yacovone
I Lied To You (From Sinners) – Featuring Keith Johnson (Lead Vocals), Alvin Youngblood Hart (Guitar), & Mark Yacovone
Decca Cat. No. 4872340 2026
