Herbie Hancock – Takin’ Off (XRCD24)

Herbie Hancock’s debut album „Takin’ Off” was indeed the beginning of an unprecedented jazz career. At a young 22, the pianist did this brilliant recording at Rudy van Gelder’s Blue Note studio, which persuaded Miles Davis to bring the talent into his second, legendary quintet. Hancock is accompanied by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, bassist Butch Warren and drummer Billy Higgins. His hardbop number „Watermelon Man” became a chart success. The remastering for this XRCD24 was done by Alan Yoshida.

We recommend the use of „L’Art du Son” CD/DVD conditioner for even more sonic improvement.

Lista pieselor

1. Watermelon Man

2. Three Bags Full

3. Empty Pockets

4. The Maze

5. Driftin’

6. Alone And I

7. Watermelon Man (alternate take)

8. Three Bags Full (alternate take)

9. Empty Pockets (alternate take)