Scott-Heron,Gil - Reflections (RSD) - CD - RSD 2026

Gilbert Scott-Heron was an American jazz poet, singer, musician and author, known for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson fused jazz, blues and soul with lyrics relative to social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles. He referred to himself as a "bluesologist", his own term for "a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues". His poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", delivered over a jazz-soul beat, is considered a major influence on hip hop music. This title is part of our Record Store Day 2026 collection at Rock and Soul, one of NYC’s most trusted independent record stores for official RSD releases. Sign up for stock alerts to be notified as soon as this Record Store Day 2026 release becomes available.