Mother of the Future

Norman Connors recorded 'Mother of the Future' during sessions for his Buddah Records period in the early 1970s, working with his core ensemble of musicians drawn from the Philadelphia and New York jazz scenes. The track appeared on Connors' 1974 album 'Dark of Light' and exemplified his fusion of spiritual jazz with lush orchestration, positioning him as a key figure bridging hard bop with the emerging soul-jazz and fusion movements. The track contributed to Connors' reputation as a producer and bandleader who nurtured major talent, having recorded alongside musicians such as Phyllis Hyman and Azie Mortimer during this period, and it remains a touchstone for collectors of 1970s spiritual jazz and soul fusion.