Herbie Hancock - The Piano (1979) {2004 Columbia Remaster} torrent

Herbie Hancock - The Piano (1979) {2004 Columbia Remaster}
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© 2004 Columbia / Legacy | CK 87083
Jazz / Hard Bop / Post Bop / Piano

Herbie Hancock never really focused on solo piano. However, this 1978 release, which was previously only available in Japan, is a rare gem in the Hancock discography. Thanks ... Full Descriptionto this overdue 2004 reissue, the listener is invited to explore the musical mind of this pianist in an up-close and intimate setting. All 11 tracks on THE PIANO are quite reflective, with Hancock employing many rich chordal textures and winding melodic gestures throughout. On "My Funny Valentine," Hancock combines the harmonic palette of Bill Evans with his own distinctive phrasing and unexpected modal shifts. His own composition "Blue Otani" is the only bluesy piece on this disc, and here Hancock slyly suggests the stride piano tradition without ever really playing in this style.

"Harvest Time" is the most atmospheric piece on the album. As Hancock's fingers glide over the keys, one can almost envision the first blush of daybreak on a farm. For anybody seeking to better understand the conceptual and technical wizardry of Hancock, THE PIANO is a priceless find.

Personnel: Herbie Hancock (piano)

tracklist:
01. My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers)
02. On green dolphin Street (Bronislaw Kaper)
03. Someday my prince will come (Phil Churchill)
04. Harvest Time (Herbie Hancock/J.Hancock)
05. Sunrisa (Herbie Hancock)
06. Manhattan Island (Herbie Hancock)
07. Blue Otani (Herbie Hancock)
08. My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers) (take 3)
09. On green dolphin Street (Bronislaw Kaper) (take 2)
10. Someday my prince will come (Phil Churchill) (take 3)
11. Harvest Time (Herbie Hancock/J.Hancock) (take 3)