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Herbie Hancock - CD

The Essential Herbie Hancock CD
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  • Artist: Herbie Hancock
  • Format: CD
  • Year: 2003, 2009
  • UPC: 724358348828
  • Item Number: MSI834882
  • Release date: 05/15/2011
  • 1. Watermelon Man
  • 2. Driftin'
  • 3. Maiden Voyage
  • 4. Dolphin Dance
  • 5. One Finger Snap
  • 6. Cantaloupe Island
  • 7. Riot
  • 8. Speak Like a Child
  • 9. King Cobra
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The Essential by Herbie Hancock on CD


Mirroring his onetime boss and mentor Miles Davis' own protean output, Herbie Hancock has explored hard-bop, soul-jazz, fusion, funk-rock, soundtracks, hip-hop-inflected pop ("Rockit"), and many permutations in between. His early work for Blue Note, though, offers the best entrée for newcomers. Compiled from five of his albums for the label and covering a period from 1962-1968, this fine sampler -- a straight reissue of 1988's The Best of Herbie Hancock: The Blue Note Years -- includes highlights from his debut, Takin' Off ("Watermelon Man"), the classic Maiden Voyage (the title track and "Dolphin Dance"), and the early electric album Speak Like a Child (the title track and "Riot"). Add to this more indelible cuts like "Cantaloupe Island" and "One Finger Snap," not to mention the presence of numerous '60s jazz luminaries (Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Thad Jones, Hank Mobley, Billy Higgins, et al.), and you have perfect way to get a taste of some of the best modern jazz committed to wax. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide
  • Artist: Herbie Hancock
  • Format: CD
  • Year: 2003, 2009
  • UPC: 724358348828
  • Item Number: MSI834882
  • Release date: 05/15/2011
  • Label: EMI, EMI Music Distribution
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Style: Crossover Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Hard Bop, Modal Music, Post-Bop, Soul-Jazz
  • Album Type: "Best of..." / "Greatest Hits", Instrumental

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  • The Essential Herbie Hancock CD
The Essential Herbie Hancock CD