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.[2] The album was rereleased on CD with three additional recordings from the sessions as bonus tracks.
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| Released | Late October/early November 1971[1] | |||
| Recorded | July 1–3, 1971 | |||
| Studio | Poppi Recording Studios, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:16 original LP 78:31 CD reissue | |||
| Label | Blue Note BST 84376 | |||
| Producer | George Butler | |||
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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".[3]
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Track listing
- "At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian" (Todd Cochran) – 8:20
- "Many Thousands Gone" (Cochran) – 11:16
- "Mtume" (Hutcherson) – 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" (Hutcherson) – 17:40 Bonus track on CD reissue
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 – congas, bongos
- Donald Smith – vocals
References
- Billboard Nov 13, 1971
- Bobby Hutcherson discography accessed December 10, 2010
- Collar, M. Allmusic Review accessed December 10, 2010
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