Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off - 9361
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Herbie Hancock's Takin' Off is a classic hard bop album that was released in 1962. The album features a young Hancock performing alongside some of the biggest names in jazz at the time, including Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, and Billy Higgins.
Takin' Off is a showcase for Hancock's virtuosic piano playing and his innovative compositions. The album includes some of Hancock's most famous compositions, such as "Watermelon Man" and "Three Bags Full".
The album was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its energy, its creativity, and its overall musicality. Takin' Off is considered to be one of the most important albums in the history of hard bop, and it helped to establish Hancock as one of the leading jazz musicians of his generation.
