Pieces Of A Man is a Jazz album by Gil Scott-Heron, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 39 pressings tracked, owned by 23 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Soul Jazz
- warm
- earnest
- political
About
Pieces of a Man is the debut studio album of American recording artist Gil Scott-Heron, released in 1971 in stereo format on Flying Dutchman Records in the United States. It was also issued in the United Kingdom on Philips Records in 1972. Recording sessions for the album took place at RCA Studios in New York City on April 19 and 20 in 1971. The album serves as the follow-up to Scott-Heron's live debut album, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox (1970), and it features compositions by Scott-Heron that were recorded in a more conventional song structure rather than the spoken .
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Tracklist
- 1The Revolution Will Not Be Televised3:07
- 2Save the Children4:27
- 3Lady Day and John Coltrane3:36
- 4Home Is Where the Hatred Is3:21
- 5When You Are Who You Are3:22
- 6I Think I'll Call It Morning3:31
- 7Pieces of a Man4:54
- 8A Sign of the Ages4:02
- 9Or Down You Fall3:13
- 10The Needle's Eye4:50
- 11The Prisoner9:26
- 12Chains3:25
- 13Peace6:08
- 14A Toast to the People3:25
Credits
Performers
- Ron CarterBASS ELECTRIC BASS
- Johnny PateCONDUCTOR
- Bernard PurdieDRUMS
- Burt JonesELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR
- Hubert LawsFLUTE SAXOPHONE
- Brian JacksonPIANO ELECTRIC PIANO
- Gil Scott-HeronVOCALS
- Pretty Purdie And The PlayboysFEATURING
23 collectors on Gatefold own this · 39 pressings tracked on Gatefold