Released: 24/02/14
Gil Scott-Heron’s Pieces of a Man is a landmark in Black American music, standing alongside classics like What’s Going On and Maggot Brain. Though not a commercial hit, it’s a lyrical masterpiece, featuring iconic tracks like “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” “Home Is Where the Hatred Is,” and “Lady Day and John Coltrane.” Backed by top jazz musicians and shaped with collaborator Brian Jackson, the album blends jazz and soul with Scott-Heron’s razor-sharp commentary, cementing its place in musical history.