A brilliant collaboration between vibist
Bobby Hutcherson and reedman
Harold Land – the first Blue Note album to feature the talents of the pair together, and a stone classic from the very first note!
Hutcherson had already been making big waves for the label with his earlier sides – some avant, some soulful, all great – but adding
Land's magical tenor and flute to the mix really opens his sound up a lot, and unlocks a lyrical quality in
Bobby's music that really points the way to his flourishing years in the 70s! Yet all is not totally sweet – as both
Land and
Hutcherson maintain an edginess on the record that makes it more of a progression from the "new thing" years than a break – and pianist Chick Corea is on hand, moving through a very similar path in his own music too. Other players include Reggie Johnson on bass and Joe Chambers on drums – and the tracks are nice and long, with that free-wheeling soulful sound that
Land seemed to nicely bring to
Hutcherson's playing. Titles include "Herzog", "Same Shame", "Maxtrix", "Total Eclipse", and "Pompeian".
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 3.