When Herbie Hancock dropped his debut album, Takin’ Off, back in ’62, he didn’t just step into the Jazz scene—he practically kicked the door down. Leading a stellar lineup with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Dexter Gordon on tenor sax, Butch Warren on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums, Hancock brought a fresh, original flair to hard bop. This six-track masterpiece is all his own work, blending irresistible grooves like the iconic “Watermelon Man” with the soul-soothing beauty of “Alone and I.” It’s an album that shouts, “Here I am!” and Jazz lovers everywhere felt the impact.
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