Morgan Freeman - Symphonic Blues Experience LP

Morgan Freeman – Symphonic Blues Experience LP

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Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience is an extraordinary musical project that brings together the raw, soulful sounds of American Delta blues and the rich arrangements of a symphony orchestra. Legendary actor Morgan Freeman serves as narrator, guiding listeners through a musical celebration of the history, emotion and cultural significance of the blues.

For this album, Freeman collaborates with the Chineke! Orchestra, the Ground Zero Blues Club Band and acclaimed blues musicians including Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Shemekia Copeland and Alvin Youngblood Hart. Conducted and arranged by Martin Gellner, the project gives classic blues recordings a powerful new orchestral dimension.

Recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis and Abbey Road Studios in London, the album combines authentic blues performances, soulful vocals, sweeping orchestral arrangements and Morgan Freeman's unmistakable storytelling voice.

The album features twelve tracks, including “Crossroads”, “Death Letter Blues”, “Dust My Broom”, “The Thrill Is Gone” and “I'll Take You There”. It also includes “I Lied To You”, featured in the film Sinners.

Released on vinyl in 2026, this LP edition is an excellent addition for fans of traditional blues, contemporary blues interpretations and orchestral music.

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
A2 Crossroads
A3 Death Letter Blues
A4 Dust My Broom
A5 The Thrill Is Gone
A6 Cadillac Assembly Line

Side B
B1 Somebody's Knockin'
B2 Traveling Riverside Blues
B3 I'll Take You There
B4 Love Me Or Leave Me
B5 Someday
B6 I Lied To You

Specifications

Artist: Morgan Freeman, Chineke! Orchestra & Ground Zero Blues Club Band

Title: Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience

Format: LP

Year: 2026

Vinyl release date: October 16, 2026

Label: Decca

Genre: Blues / Delta Blues / Symphonic Blues

Number of tracks: 12

Narrator: Morgan Freeman

Conductor and arranger: Martin Gellner

Guest artists: Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Shemekia Copeland, Alvin Youngblood Hart and others

Recording studios: Royal Studios, Memphis & Abbey Road Studios, London

Highlights

Unique blues project featuring Morgan Freeman as narrator

A powerful combination of traditional Delta blues and symphonic arrangements

Featuring the Chineke! Orchestra and Ground Zero Blues Club Band

Guest performances by Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo' and Shemekia Copeland

Recorded at Royal Studios and Abbey Road Studios

Includes blues classics such as “Crossroads”, “Dust My Broom” and “The Thrill Is Gone”

Twelve tracks across two vinyl sides