Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off [Red Vinyl]

Cat. no: 37192
Format: LP Red Vinyl
Barcode: 8436569196137
Release Date: 30 Jan 2026
Genre: Jazz

Limited edition pressing on 180g red vinyl - unique artwork with photos by renowned French jazz photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir

Takin' Off was pianist Herbie Hancock's frst album under his own name. Released in 1962 by Blue Note, the album features his own compositions, including the iconic Watermelon Man, which made it to the Top 100 in the singles pop charts. The tune became a jazz standard covered by countless musician, including the great Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaria, among others.

Freddie Hubbard: trumpet
Dexter Gordon: tenor saxophone
Herbie Hancock: piano
Butch Warren: bass
Billy Higgins: drums

Recorded Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, May 28, 1962.
Original sessions recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and produced by Alfred Lion.
Originally issued as Takin' Off (Blue Note BST-84109).

LP Red Vinyl Tracks: WATERMELON MAN / THREE BAGS FULL / EMPTY POCKETS / THE MAZE / 2 DRIFTIN' / ALONE AND I