Herbie Hancock Takin’ Off Vinyl LP Red Colour 2026

Description

Red Colour

Tracklist:

1. Watermelon Man
2. Three Bags Full
3. Empty Pockets
4. The Maze
5. Driftin’
6. Alone And I

Limited edition pressing on 180g red vinyl – unique artwork with photos by renowned French jazz photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir.

Takin’ Off was pianist Herbie Hancock’s first album under his own name. Released in 1962 by Blue Note, the album features his own compositions, including the iconic Watermelon Man, which made it to the Top 100 in the singles pop charts. The tune became a jazz standard covered by countless musician, including the great Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaria, among others.