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Morgan Freeman releases symphonic blues album chronicling century of musical history
The actor co-produced the 12-track project with Eric Meier and submitted it for Grammy consideration.
The short version
- Morgan Freeman and co-producer Eric Meier released the 12-track album 'Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience' on August 14.
- The record blends spoken-word narration from Freeman with arrangements from the Chineke! Orchestra and performances by established blues artists.
- The creators have submitted the album for consideration ahead of the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Key facts
- The album traces 100 years of blues history across 12 tracks, featuring spoken-word narration by Morgan Freeman.[Billboard]
- Performances on the album include contributions from the Chineke! Orchestra, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland, and Ground Zero Blues Club regulars.[Billboard]
- The record was primarily tracked at Royal Studios in Memphis and Abbey Road Studios in London.[Billboard]
- Proceeds from the project are designated for the Ground Zero Arts Foundation to support Delta musicians.[Billboard]
- The project originated from Freeman and Meier's work at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and was prototyped during 2025 live performances.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the submission will result in a Grammy nomination when selections are announced for the 2027 awards.[Billboard]