Review
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/my-point-of-view-mw0000247492
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Reseña
por Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Takin' Off fue un impresionante debut de Herbie Hancock, y su segundo disco, My Point of View, demostró que no fue casualidad. Hancock asumió dos riesgos con el álbum: sus cinco composiciones originales cubrían un terreno estilístico más diverso que en su debut, y reunió un gran septeto para las sesiones; la banda cuenta con músicos estelares como el trompetista Donald Byrd, el saxofonista tenor Hank Mobley, el batería Tony Williams, el guitarrista Grant Green, el bajista Chuck Israels y el trombonista Grachan Moncur III. Es raro que los siete músicos aparezcan en el mismo tema, lo que habla bien a las claras de la capacidad de arreglo del pianista. Hancock sabe cómo sacar lo mejor de sus canciones y músicos, lo cual es una de las razones por las que My Point of View es una escucha cautivadora. La otra es la pura musicalidad del disco. El hard bop sigue siendo la base de la música de Hancock, pero éste explora sus limitaciones, encontrando su lado más conmovedor (la exitosa reescritura de "Watermelon Man", "Blind Man, Blind Man"), sus inclinaciones indagadoras y aventureras (la atrevida "King Cobra") y su lado de balada. "The Pleasure Is Mine" es una balada encantadora y sencilla, mientras que "A Tribute to Someone" lleva la forma a un territorio más desafiante: es lírica, pero se arriesga. El final, "And What if I Don't", encuentra a la banda trabajando en un ritmo relajado y bluesero que les da la oportunidad de hacer solos ricos y de buen gusto. Es un poco más relajado que Takin' Off, pero a su manera My Point of View es casi igual de asombroso.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/my-point-of-view-mw0000247492
Tracks:
1 - Blind Man, Blind Man - 8:15
2 - A Tribute To Someone - 8:40
3 - King Cobra - 6:51
4 - The Pleasure Is Mine - 8:00
5 - And What If I Don't - 6:30
6 - Blind Man, Blind Man (Alternate Take) - 8:21
Credits:
Bass – Chuck Israels
Drums – Tony Williams
Guitar – Grant Green
Piano, Composed By – Herbie Hancock
Producer – Alfred Lion
Recorded By, Remastered By [1999] – Rudy Van Gelder
Reissue Producer – Michael Cuscuna
Tenor Saxophone – Hank Mobley
Trombone – Grachan Moncur III
Trumpet – Donald Byrd
Notes:
Recorded on March 19, 1963 at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Tracks 1 to 5 originally issued as Blue Note BLP and BST 84126. Track 6 not on original LP.
Label: Blue Note – 7243 5 21226 2 2
Series: RVG Edition
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop, Modal
https://www.discogs.com/release/1906307-Herbie-Hancock-My-Point-Of-View
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