IMHO "Sextant" is Herbie Hancock's best work although the LPs you
mention are all excellent.
On Sunday, Jul 6, 2003, at 21:57 America/Detroit, Ian wrote:
On 7/6/03 7:28 PM, "Matthew MacQueen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
So you jazz fans, how about the top 3-5 "must have" Herbie Hancock LPs
or moments ? Commentary encouraged.
"Maiden Voyage" is a standout LP and track. Sublime mid 60s jazz
exploration. The classic "Dolphin Dance" bookends the album.
"Head Hunters" is the next must have. So completely influenced by 60s
soul,
and so influential on 70s funk and jazz. You know the bassline for
"Chameleon" by heart even if you don't recognize the title. Trippy
synth
solos abound.
I heard "Sunlight" on a Shake or CC mix and had to track down the 1977
release. Commercial, mildly funky, and so loaded with antique gear
it'll
make your head spin. Warning: vocoder in FULL effect.
Most people point to "Rockit" from "Future Shock" next. An electro
classic
that's flat-out over-exposed right now.
I haven't really listened to his last two releases enough to find
favorite
moments. That doesn't mean they aren't lurking in there.
--
im
P.S. Get a hold of "Sound-System" just to hear "People are Changing".
It's
a cover of a brilliantly funky Timmy Thomas song.
