| A1. Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground – feat. Morgan Freeman (narrator) & Keith Johnson (lead vocals) A2. Crossroads – feat. James “Super Chikan” Johnson (lead vocals) A3. Death Letter Blues – feat. Taj Mahal (lead vocals & guitar) A4. Dust My Broom – feat. Adrienne “Lady Adrena” Ervin (lead vocals) and Alvin Youngblood Hartcndsd (guitar) A5. The Thrill Is Gone – feat. Alvin Youngblood Hart (lead vocals & guitar) A6. Cadillac Assembly Line – feat. Keb’ Mo’ (lead vocals & guitar) B1. Somebody’s Knockin’ – feat. Anthony “Big A” Sherrod (lead vocals & guitar) With “Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience”, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor brings a long-held passion project to life: a musical tribute to the history acndsdnd legacy of Mississippi Delta blues. As producer, Freeman helped shape the album’s artistic vision, blending classic blues traditions with orchestral arrangements by Martin Gellner – who has previously collaborated with Hans Zimmer – and the Chineke! Orchestra. Recorded in Memphis and at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios, the album features celebrated blues artists including Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland, and Alvin Youngblood Hart, creating a compelling fusion of authentic blues and symphonic grandeur. |