Herbie Hancock: My Point Of View-1970s Blue Note Dark Blue Reissue Stereo 12" LP

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1970's Dark Blue Label Stereo Reissue of Classic 1963 Blue Note Release by Bandleader/Master Composer/Pianist Herbie Hancock Entitled My Point of View, Produced by Alfred Lion, Recording by Rudy Van Gelder, Liner Notes by Ira Gitler, All Compositions Written by Herbie Hancock -- "Takin' Off was an impressive debut effort from Herbie Hancock, and his second record, My Point of View, proved that it was no fluke. Hancock took two risks with the album -- his five original compositions covered more diverse stylistic ground than his debut, and he assembled a large septet for the sessions; the band features such stellar musicians as trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, drummer Tony Williams, guitarist Grant Green, bassist Chuck Israels, and trombonist Grachan Moncur III. It's a rare occasion that all seven musicians appear on the same track, which speaks well for the pianist's arranging capabilities. Hancock knows how to get the best out of his songs and musicians, which is one of the reasons why My Point of View is a captivating listen. The other is the sheer musicality of the record. Hard bop remains the foundation for Hancock's music, but he explores its limitations, finding its soulful side (the successful "Watermelon Man" rewrite "Blind Man, Blind Man"), its probing, adventurous leanings (the edgy "King Cobra"), and its ballad side. "The Pleasure Is Mine" is a lovely, simple ballad, while "A Tribute to Someone" takes the form to more challenging territory -- it's lyrical, but it takes chances. The closer "And What if I Don't" finds the band working a relaxed, bluesy groove that gives them opportunities to spin out rich, tasteful solos. It's a little more relaxed than Takin' Off, but in its own way My Point of View is nearly as stunning." - Extraordinary Personnel for the Septet Features Living Legend Herbie Hancock on Piano, the Great Donald Byrd on Trumpet, Grachan Moncur III on Trombone, the Brilliant Hank Mobley on Tenor Saxophone, the Amazing Grant Green on Guitar, Chuck Israels on Bass and the Talented Anthony Williams on Drums! - Selections on Side One Are Blind Man Blind Man and a Tribute to Someone at 8 Minutes 40 Seconds - Tracks for Side Two Are King Cobra at 6 Minutes 51 Seconds, the Pleasure Is Mine & and What If I Don't - Used Copy, Cover Has a Light Surface Ring with Seam Slightly Fraying at Bottom, Record Has some Light Surface Wear - Stereo Recording, Product Code BST-84126 - California Residents Add 9.75% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -