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Flood – Herbie Hancock (2xLP, Speakers Corner, 180g)

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  • In the summer of 1975, the Herbie Hancock Sextet made a hugely successful tour of Japan, which made people aware of a 'new' Hancock. The last LP that the keyboard virtuoso had recorded, "Thrust", was already one year old, and the film music for the Charles Bronson classic "Death Wish" was received negatively by his fans. At his concerts in Tokyo, Herbie Hancock reached back to his hits: "Maiden Voyage", "Chameleon", and the famous, soulful "Watermelon Man" made the fans at his concert hall and open-air appearances go wild with enthusiasm. Forty years later I have the courage to confess that I couldn’t have cared less about this music at the time; in Europe there was enough that was new and exciting to see and listen to. However, this re-release in its original format has given me the opportunity to check out whether this music has withstood the test of time. And I must say: it has passed the test! Just listen to Herbie at his best!

    Dr. Michael Frohne

    This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head. More information under http://www.pure-analogue.com. All royalties and mechanical rights have been paid.

    "Flood" - Herbie Hancock (keyb); Bennie Maupin (sax, cl, fl, perc); Blackbird McKnight (g); Paul Jackson (b); Mike Clark (dr); Bill Summers (cga, perc)

    Recording: June and July 1975 at Shibuja Kohkaido and Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, by Tomoo Suzuki

    Production: David Rubinson

    Catalog: Sony SOPZ 98/99

    Format: 2LPs 180g 33rpm / gatefold sleeve, booklet

    Manufacturer: Speakers Corner

    Original label: Sony Music

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  • Artist: Herbie Hancock
    Label: Sony Music, Speakers Corner Records
    Format: LP
    Units: 2
    Country: Europe
    Genre: Jazz
    Style: Fusion, Jazz-Funk
  • A1 Introduction & Maiden Voyage
    A2 Actual Proof
    B1 Spank-A-Lee
    B2 Watermelon Man
    C1 Butterfly
    C2 Chameleon
    D Hang Up Your Hang Ups