The Soul Explosion
The Soul Explosion is an album by jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.
Reception
of Allmusic stated, "This blues-based set is full of soul but often swings quite hard with the focus on Jacquet's exciting tenor throughout".Track listing
- "The Soul Explosion" – 9:17
- "After Hours" – 7:30
- "Saint Louis [Blues |St. Louis Blues]" – 3:06
- "I'm a [Fool to Want You]" – 8:53
- "The Eighteenth Hole" – 3:30
- "Still King" – 4:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
- Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone
- Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal – trumpet
- Matthew Gee – trombone
- Frank [Foster |Frank Foster] – tenor saxophone
- Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone
- Milt Buckner – organ, piano, arranger
- Wally Richardson – guitar
- Al Lucas – bass, electric bass
- Al Foster – drums
- Jimmy Mundy – arranger