Herbie Hancock - My Point Of View
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Herbie Hancock – piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Herbie Hancock]
Donald Byrd – trumpet [click here to see more vinyl featuring Donald Byrd]
Guitar – Grant Green [click here to see more vinyl featuring Grant Green]
Tenor Saxophone – Hank Mobley [click here to see more vinyl featuring Hank Mobley]
Bass – Chuck Israels
Drums – Anthony Williams
Trombone – Grachan Moncur III
Written by Herbie Hancock
1 LP, Gatefold jacket printed by Stoughton Printing Co
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : RTI
Label : Blue Note Tone Poet
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded on March 19, 1963 at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
Produced by Alfred Lion
Reissue produced by Joe Harley
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Liner Notes by Ira Gitler
Photography by Francis Wolff and Reid Miles (cover photo)
Originally released in 1963
Reissued in 2020
Tracks :
Side A
- Blind Man, Blind Man
- A Tribute To Someone
Side B
- King Cobra
- The Pleasure Is Mine
- And What If I Don't Know
Reviews :
“Takin' Off was an impressive debut effort from Herbie Hancock, and his second record, My Point of View, proved that it was no fluke. Hancock took two risks with the album -- his five original compositions covered more diverse stylistic ground than his debut, and he assembled a large septet for the sessions; the band features such stellar musicians as trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, drummer Tony Williams, guitarist Grant Green, bassist Chuck Israels, and trombonist Grachan Moncur III. It's a rare occasion that all seven musicians appear on the same track, which speaks well for the pianist's arranging capabilities. Hancock knows how to get the best out of his songs and musicians, which is one of the reasons why My Point of View is a captivating listen. The other is the sheer musicality of the record. Hard bop remains the foundation for Hancock's music, but he explores its limitations, finding its soulful side (the successful "Watermelon Man" rewrite "Blind Man, Blind Man"), its probing, adventurous leanings (the edgy "King Cobra"), and its ballad side. "The Pleasure Is Mine" is a lovely, simple ballad, while "A Tribute to Someone" takes the form to more challenging territory -- it's lyrical, but it takes chances. The closer "And What if I Don't" finds the band working a relaxed, bluesy groove that gives them opportunities to spin out rich, tasteful solos. It's a little more relaxed than Takin' Off, but in its own way My Point of View is nearly as stunning.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings:
AllMusic 4 / 5 , Discogs 4.68 / 5