Jazz / Modal Music; Hard Bop
Recorded: March 6 (#1-3, 7, 8) and March 9 (#4-6, 9), 1968, Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
One of the most beautiful and unusual albums in Herbie Hancock's vast discography, this 1968 set features a trio with Ron Carter and Mickey Roker supported by an unusual horn section (Thad Jones on fluegelhorn, Peter Phillips on bass trombone and Jerry Dodgion on alto flute) that does not solo but provides inventive Gil Evans-inspired voicings. Miles Davis had recorded two of these tunes ("Riot" and "The Sorcerer") the previous year, but they take on a whole different approach here. Three alternate takes, previously available only in a Hancock box set, are included on the gorgeous Van Gelder remaster.
Liner Note Authors: Nat Hentoff; Bob Blumenthal.
Herbie Hancock - piano
Jerry Dodgion - alto flute
Thad Jones - flugelhorn
Peter Philips - bass trombone
Ron Carter - double bass
Mickey Roker - drums |
