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

Scott Yanow 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
"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 – 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