| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz | favorable[1] |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Now |   [3] |
| PopMatters | favorable[4] |
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]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Philadelphia Experiment" | Caine | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Grover" | Caine | 4:57 |
| 3. | "Lesson #4" | Caine, McBride, Questlove | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Call for All Demons" | Sun Ra | 5:26 |
| 5. | "Trouble Man Theme" | Marvin Gaye | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Ain't It the Truth" | Caine, McBride, Questlove | 5:04 |
| 7. | "IIe Ife" | Sherman Ferguson | 6:10 |
| 8. | "The Miles Hit" | Caine, McBride, Questlove | 5:45 |
| 9. | "(Re)Moved" | Caine, McBride | 2:09 |
| 10. | "Philadelphia Freedom" | Elton John, Bernie Taupin | 3:09 |
| 11. | "Mister Magic / Just the Two of Us" | Ralph MacDonald, William Salter | 8:31 |
| Total length: | 52:43 | ||
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
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Jazz Albums (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
References
- ^ a b c d Jenkins, Todd S. (July 1, 2001). "Uri Caine / Christian McBride / Ahmir Thompson: The Philadelphia Experiment". All About Jazz. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ a b Adler, David R. "Philadelphia Experiment - Philadelphia Experiment". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ Galloway, Matt (16 August 2001). "THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ Neal, Mark Anthony (June 11, 2001). "The Philadelphia Experiment: self-titled". PopMatters. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Jazz Albums - August 18, 2001". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ Tamarkin, Jeff. "The Harlem Experiment - The Harlem Experiment". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-philadelphia-experiment-christian-mcbride-review-by-todd-s-jenkins.php
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/philadelphia-experiment-mw0000005514
- ^ Woodside, Martin. "The Philadelphia Experiment Remixed - King Britt". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
External links
- The Philadelphia Experiment at Discogs (list of releases)