From 1968 to 1973, PBS aired Soul!, a performance and variety TV program that showcased Black music, dance and literature and was hosted by Ellis Haizlip. In January 1972, Soul! featured Horace Silver with vocalists Andy and Salome Bey, trumpeter Lee Morgan and flutist Bobbi Humphrey. Also included were Harold Mabern, Jymie Merritt, Billy Harper, Bob Cranshaw and Cecil Bridgewater.
Yesterday, Jay Glacy sent along a link to the entire episode. Go here...
For more, check out Mr. Soul, a documentary on the Soul! series and its host, Ellis Haizlip now streaming on HBO Max. Here's the trailer...
For full episodes of Soul!, go here.
