Name: Takin' Off
Brand: Herbie Hancock

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DOL882HG

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Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r11153854]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-12-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889397218829

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Herbie Hancock

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Doxy

Doxy is a Russian bootleg label that specializes in vinyl reissues. They have also launched the Dig-A-Log Series, which focuses on album reissues on vinyl and includes a bonus CD of the album. In addition, they have introduced a new line called ACV, using clear-native co-polymer for their vinyl process to reduce electrical distortion on records. Doxy's catalog includes CDs and boxsets.

Herbie Hancock is a legendary jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. With a career spanning over six decades, he has been at the forefront of innovation in jazz music. Known for his unique blend of traditional jazz with elements of funk, soul, and electronic music, Hancock has pushed the boundaries of the genre and influenced countless musicians.
Born on April 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, Hancock began playing piano at a young age and quickly developed his skills. He gained recognition as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the 1960s before embarking on a successful solo career.
Hancock's groundbreaking album "Head Hunters" released in 1973 became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades including multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his film score composition.

Reissue of herbie hancock's essential 1962 debut album on blue note. the lp features quality sound taken from the original master tapes, 180g vinyl, heavy cardboard sleeve and original artwork. 'takin' off' is the debut album by pianist herbie hancock, which featured freddie hubbard and dexter gordon. it includes the classic "watermelon man" which made it to the top 100 of the pop charts and went on to become a jazz standard. personnel: herbie hancock (piano), freddie hubbard (trumpet), dexter gordon (tenor saxophone), butch warren (bass), billy higgins.

Takin' Off

Music GB

Discover Takin' Off by Herbie Hancock on Doxy label. Reissue of the 1962 debut album featuring "Watermelon Man". Available in LP and CD formats.