A brilliant debut that paved the way for the future of modern jazz
An ambitious work by an up-and-coming pianist that combines fresh sensibility with tradition.
Herbie Hancock's beautifully constructed piano touch shines through in the outstanding ensemble. Featuring classics such as "Watermelon Man," this is an important album that heralds the transition from hard bop to the new mainstream.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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Watermelon Man
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2)
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Three Bags Full
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3)
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Empty Pockets
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4)
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The Maze
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5)
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Driftin'
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6)
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Alone And I
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7)
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Watermelon Man (Alt Take)
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8)
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Three Bags Full (Alt Take)
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9)
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Empty Pockets (Alt Take)
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Piano, Composed By - Herbie Hancock
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Trumpet - Freddie Hubbard
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Drums - Billy Higgins
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Tenor Saxophone - Dexter Gordon
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Bass - Butch Warren
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Reissue Producer - Michael Cuscuna
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Producer - Alfred Lion
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Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Liner Notes - Leonard Feather
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Remastered By [Digitally] - Ron McMaster
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Photography By [Cover Photo], Design - Reid Miles
