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ARTIST
HANCOCK, HERBIE
TITLE
Takin' Off (Clear Vinyl)
FORMAT
LP
LABEL
DESTINATION MOON
CATALOG #
DMOO 095LP
DMOO 095LP
GENRE
JAZZ
RELEASE DATE
9/12/2025
Originally released in 1962,
Takin' Off
marked
Herbie Hancock
's debut as a leader, showcasing his balance of sophistication and accessibility. While influenced by
Horace Silver
's hard bop, Hancock's style was lighter, more cerebral, and adventurous in its harmonies. The album includes the iconic "Watermelon Man," which became a jazz standard after its hit cover by
Mongo Santamaria
. Other highlights include the introspective "Alone and I," the minor-key "The Maze," and the bluesy "Empty Pockets." Backed by
Freddie Hubbard
,
Dexter Gordon
,
Butch Warren
, and
Billy Higgins
, this debut laid the foundation for Hancock's future innovations in jazz.
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