The Story
On his debut album Takinâ Offârecorded and released in 1962âjazz legend Herbie Hancock arrived fully formed at the helm of an impressive quintet with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, bassist Butch Warren, and drummer Billy Higgins. Though rooted firmly in hard bop, the brilliant pianist and composer presented his own strikingly original voice on this 6-song album consisting entirely of his own compositions from the funky hit âWatermelon Manâ to the timeless ballad âAlone and I.â
This Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
A1: Watermelon Man
A2: Three Bags Full
A3: Empty Pockets
B1: The Maze
B2: Driftin'
B3: Alone And I
Description
On his debut album Takinâ Offârecorded and released in 1962âjazz legend Herbie Hancock arrived fully formed at the helm of an impressive quintet with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, bassist Butch Warren, and drummer Billy Higgins. Though rooted firmly in hard bop, the brilliant pianist and composer presented his own strikingly original voice on this 6-song album consisting entirely of his own compositions from the funky hit âWatermelon Manâ to the timeless ballad âAlone and I.â
This Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
A1: Watermelon Man
A2: Three Bags Full
A3: Empty Pockets
B1: The Maze
B2: Driftin'
B3: Alone And I
