Head On (Bobby Hutcherson album)

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.

Head On
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)

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
Allmusic[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. Collar, M. Allmusic Review accessed December 10, 2010


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