Soul Serenade (Derek Trucks album)

Soul Serenade is a 2006 live album by American blues-rock and jazz guitarist Derek Trucks. The album was recorded at various concerts during the Derek Trucks Band's 2006 summer tour. It features a mix of original compositions, classic blues and soul covers, and improvisational jams showcasing Trucks' virtuosic slide guitar playing.

The album's title is taken from the Curtis Ousley (King Curtis) song "Soul Serenade," a version of which is included on the recording. The album features the standard Derek Trucks Band lineup of the time, including vocalist Mike Mattison, keyboardist Kofi Burbridge, bassist Todd Smallie, and drummers Yonrico Scott and Count M'Butu.

Soul Serenade is regarded by many as a high point in the Derek Trucks Band's discography, capturing the energy and spontaneity of their live performances. It is notable for its extended improvisations and the band's tight interplay. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and is considered a significant work in Trucks' career, bridging his earlier blues-rock explorations with his later jazz and world music influences.