Head On (Bobby Hutcherson album)

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Head On
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Studio album by
Bobby Hutcherson
ReleasedLate October/early November 1971[1]
RecordedJuly 1–3, 1971
Poppi Recording Studios, Los Angeles
GenreJazz
Length35:16 original LP
78:31 CD reissue
LabelBlue Note
BST 84376
ProducerGeorge Butler
Bobby Hutcherson chronology
San Francisco
(1970) 		Head On
(1971) 		Natural Illusions
(1972)

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.

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic3/5 stars[3]

Track listing[]

  1. "At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian" (Todd Cochran) - 8:20
  2. "Many Thousands Gone" (Cochran) - 11:16
  3. "Mtume" (Hutcherson) - 8:24
  4. "Clockwork of the Spirits" (Cochran) 7:16
  5. "Togo Land" (Cochran) - 15:42 Bonus track on CD reissue
  6. "Jonathan" (Cochran) - 9:53 Bonus track on CD reissue
  7. "Hey Harold" (Hutcherson) - 17:40 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel[]

References[]

  1. ^ Billboard Nov 13, 1971
  2. ^ Bobby Hutcherson discography accessed December 10, 2010
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Collar, M. Allmusic Review accessed December 10, 2010


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