Herbie Hancock Headhunters / MI, USA 02.20.1973 Soundboard Edition

This legendary 3-CD live set captures over 2 hours and 30 minutes of soundboard recording from 1973, the year Patrick Gleason officially joined the band, a period when post-electric jazz was at its most thrilling and vibrant. Buster Williams’ undulating electric bass, Billy Hart’s sharp beats, and Benny Maupin’s ethereal lead guitar intertwine with Herbie Hancock’s keyboards, utilizing clavinet and ARP synthesizers, creating a layered and intricate sound. Tracks like “Chameleon” and “Watermelon Man” develop in a more aggressive and expansive manner. Improvisation sparks within the repetitive riffs, effortlessly crossing the boundaries between funk and jazz. Furthermore, Eddie Henderson’s trumpet playing is reminiscent of Miles Davis. This night proves that electric jazz was not merely a trend, but an innovation strongly linked to the context of Black music. This definitive live recording allows you to directly experience the impact of 1973, standing at the crossroads of funk, jazz, and soul. Live At Strata Art Gallery, Detroit, MI, USA February 20, 1973 Disc 1 1.Hidden Shadows 2.Firewater Disc 2 1.Revelation 2.You’ll Know When You Get There Disc 3 1.Quasar 2.Improvisation Herbie Hancock(keyb) Bennie Maupin(sax, perc) Eddie Henderson(tpt, fh, perc) Pepo Mtoto Julian Priester(tromb) Buster Williams(b) Billy Hart (dr) Patrick Gleeson(synth)