I’ve found that it’s definitely not easy to find original mono pressings of Herbie Hancock albums in the 4000 series on Blue Note. I’ve finally secured one title, and it’s a great one. On this album latin percussion is blended in with modal and post bop compositions, which is very unusual and very cool indeed. It absolutely works and gives the whole album a very interesting and unique feel. I’m enjoying this album a lot and it offers a lot as well. I feel it’s a fresh diversion from a lot of the other stuff I listen to. An album to explore time and again for sure. The personnel on this are Hancock on piano, Paul Chambers on double bass, Willie Bobo on drums and timbales and Osvaldo “Chihuahua” Martinez on conga and bongo.
I’ve really just started to dive into Hancocks vast catalogue. I’m focusing on the stuff he recorded for Blue Note in the 4000 series to begin with, where one finds some real jazz candy. Hoping to secure a few more original pressings of his albums on Blue Note in the future, but this a great start.
Some questions: Top 5 Hancock albums? Thoughts on Inventions and Dimensions?
Looking forward to a Summer vacation to California in about three weeks. Can’t wait. I’ve managed to acquire a few albums in the past months which I’m very happy about. Stay tuned for those and other stuff from the collection. Have a great week, cheers!