Power of Soul is an album by Idris Muhammad.

Power of Soul
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 1974
RecordedMarch 1974
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz, jazz-funk
Length34:20
LabelKudu Records
ProducerCreed Taylor
Idris Muhammad chronology
Peace and Rhythm
(1971)
Power of Soul
(1974)
House of the Rising Sun
(1976)

Track listing

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All compositions arranged and conducted by Bob James
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Power of Soul"Jimi Hendrix7:07
2."Piece of Mind"Bob James9:24
3."The Saddest Thing"Joe Beck7:10
4."Loran's Dance"Grover Washington Jr.10:39
Total length:34:20

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide     [2]
DownBeat     [3]

Thom Jurek of AllMusic gave the record 5 out of 5 stars, saying that the album "..is one of the reasons that Idris Muhammad is regarded as the drumming king of groove".

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Thom Jurek. "Idris Muhammad: Power of Soul - Review". Allmusic. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  2. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 149. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  3. ^ DownBeat Review, November 7,1974, p. 22