Herbie Hancock -Takiin Off -Hallmark CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Watermelon Man"

02. "Three Bags Full"

03. "Empty Pockets"

04. "The Maze"

05. "Driftin'"

06. "Alone And I"

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1962 Album with artwork by Jean-Pierre Leloir, featuring the songs 'Watermelon Man', 'Three Bags Full', 'Empty Pockets', 'The Maze', 'Driftin'' and 'Alone And I'. -

Former Miles Davis' sideman Herbie Hancock launched his long and illustrious solo career with Takin' Off, released by Blue Note in 1962. Featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone, Butch Warren on bass and Billy Higgins on drums, Takin' Off showcased Herbie's abilities as both a leading pianist and as a composer. The standout track is undoubtedly Watermelon Man, a hard bop workout that was to become something of a jazz standard, thanks in part to a cover version by Mongo Santamaria, with Herbie returning to the song in 1973 and coming up with a jazz funk version. As a whole, Takin' Off is an exceptional debut album, one that merely hints at the future creativity of one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Hallmark.

"Takin' Off" is the groundbreaking debut album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, released in 1962. This CD edition from Hallmark captures the essence of a pivotal moment in modern jazz history, featuring iconic tracks such as "Watermelon Man," which became a crossover hit and established Hancock as an innovative force on the scene. The album showcases Hancock's extraordinary compositional skills and his ability to blend bluesy grooves with sophisticated harmonies, supported by legendary musicians like Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon. Herbie Hancock has since become one of jazz?s most influential figures, earning multiple Grammy Awards and contributing to landmark recordings across genres. Hallmark, known for producing high-quality reissues of classic albums at accessible prices, ensures that both new listeners and longtime fans can experience this essential recording with excellent sound fidelity.

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Manufacturer No.:

713812

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