Bobby Hutcherson: Total Eclipse (Tone Poet Vinyl 180g)

Contents

1. Herzog
2. Total Eclipse
3. Matrix
4. Same Shame
5. Pompeian

When Bobby Hutcherson recorded “Total Eclipse” for Blue Note in 1968, he was already one of the label’s style icons. The album documented the vibraphonist’s first recording with tenor saxophonist and flutist Harold Land, whose round, reverb-rich tone contrasted attractively with the cool, intellectual post-bop that Hutcherson’s quintet played here.

Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone / Harold Land – flute / Chick Corea – piano / Reggie Johnson – bass / Joe Chambers – bass

BLUE NOTE TONE POET EDITION: Stereo, produced by Joe Harley, completely analog mastered by Kevin Gray from the original tapes, RTI pressing (180g), sturdy tip-on gatefold sleeve, padded inner sleeve.