Gil Scott-Heron "Winter In America" LP

Released in 1974, Winter in America is a landmark album from the legendary Gil Scott-Heron and keyboardist Brian Jackson. Known for its poignant political commentary, soulful jazz-funk fusion, and poetic lyricism, the album captures the disillusionment and struggles of Black America in the post-civil rights era.

Unlike much of Scott-Heron’s earlier, more militant work, Winter in America is introspective and mournful—imbued with a sense of cultural loss and quiet urgency. Recorded during a period of political unrest and social upheaval, the album offers a blend of spoken word, soul, and jazz, anchored by Jackson’s warm Fender Rhodes and Heron’s distinctive voice.