Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off [Clear Vinyl]

Cat. no: 526035
Format: LP Clear Vinyl
Barcode: 8435723702191
Release Date: 22 May 2026
Genre: Jazz

The complete album + 2 bonus track - limited edition pressing 180g crystal clear vinyl

Takin' Off was pianist Herbie Hancock's debut album as leader and one that produced his biggest hit 'Watermelon Man', which made it to the Top 100 on the pop charts. The tune would later become a jazz standard after being covered by Mongo Santamaria and many other notable musicians. Featuring a programme of all original compositions by Herbie Hancock , he's backed by an all- star ensemble featuring Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. 

Includes the bonus tracks 'You're My Everything' and 'Prophet Jennings'.

Tracks: Watermelon Man / Three Bags Full / Empty Pockets / You're My Everything / The Maze / Driftin' / Alone And I / Prophet Jennings