On June 12, 2001, “Ropeadope Records” label released the self-titled, debut Philadelphia Experiment (The) album. It was recorded September 25-27, 2000, and was produced by Aaron Levinson and Andy Blackman Hurwitz.

Personnel:

• Uri Caine– electric piano, acoustic piano, organ
• Christian McBride– acoustic and electric bass
• Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson– drums
• Pat Martino– electric guitar
• John Swana– trumpet
• Larry Gold – cello, arrangements

Track listing:

1. Philadelphia Experiment – Uri Caine
2. Grover – Uri Caine
3. Lesson #4 – Uri Caine, Christian McBride, Ahmir Thompson
4. Call for All Demos – Sun Ra
5. Trouble Man Theme – Marvin Gaye
6. Ain’t It the Truth – Uri Caine, Christian McBride, Ahmir Thompson
7. IIe Ife – Sherman Ferguson
8. The Miles Hit – Uri Caine, Christian McBride, Ahmir Thompson
9. (Re) Moved – Uri Caine, Christian McBride, Ahmir Thompson
10. Philadelphia Freedom – Elton John, Bernie Taupin
11. Mister Magic – Ralph MacDonald, William Salter