Head On (Bobby Hutcherson album)
Head On is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded in 1971 and released on the Blue Note label.[1] The album was rereleased on CD with three additional recordings from the sessions as bonus tracks.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Matt Collar awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Head On is a highly cerebral and atmospheric affair that is somewhat different than his other equally experimental '70s work... Fans of expansive, searching '70s jazz will definitely want to seek Head On out".[2]
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Track listing
- All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except as indicated
- "At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian" (Todd Cochran) - 8:20
- "Many Thousands Gone" (Cochran) - 11:16
- "Mtume" - 8:24
- "Clockwork of the Spirits" (Cochran) 7:16
- "Togo Land" (Cochran) - 15:42 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Jonathan" (Cochran) - 9:53 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Hey Harold" - 17:40 Bonus track on CD reissue
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- Recorded at Poppi Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California on July 1 & 3, 1971.
Personnel
- Bobby Hutcherson - vibes, marimba
- Oscar Brashear - trumpet, flugelhorn
- George Bohanon, Louis Spears - trombone
- Willie Ruff - french horn
- Fred Jackson, Jr. - piccolo
- Harold Land - tenor saxophone, flute
- Delbert Hill, Charles Owens, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts - reeds
- Todd Cochran - piano, arranger
- William Henderson - electric piano
- Reggie Johnson, James Leary III - bass
- Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Nesbert "Stix" Hooper, Woody Theus - drums
- Warren Bryant - conga, bongos
- Donald Smith - vocals
References