2001 studio album by The Philadelphia Experiment
The Philadelphia Experiment is a 2001 studio album by the Philadelphia Experiment, a collaborative project including pianist Uri Caine, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.[1] It features guest appearances from guitarist Pat Martino, trumpeter John Swana, and cellist Larry Gold.[1] It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.[5]
Background
The album is the first entry in a series devoted to musicians from the same cities but different musical genres, the second being The Detroit Experiment (2003) and the third being The Harlem Experiment (2007).[6] The title "The Philadelphia Experiment" describes the bringing together of Philadelphia-based musicians from differing backgrounds (Caine was known for working in classical and jazz; McBride in jazz; and Thompson in rap and R&B).[7][8]
In 2002, King Britt released a remix album, titled The Philadelphia Experiment Remixed.[9]
Critical reception
David R. Adler of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "a textbook example of how jazz, soul, and hip-hop were becoming deeply intertwined at the outset of the new millennium."[2] Todd S. Jenkins of All About Jazz said, "Here, three tight homeboys have distilled the essence of the Philly legacy down into one insanely funky disc that commands repeat listenings."[1]
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Uri Caine – electric piano, acoustic piano, organ
- Christian McBride – electric bass, acoustic bass
- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson – drums
- Pat Martino – electric guitar (1, 2, 4)
- John Swana – trumpet (1, 5)
- Larry Gold – cello (10), arrangement (10)
- Aaron Levinson – handclap (2, 9), sound effect (2, 9), production
- Andy Blackman Hurwitz – executive production
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