HERBIE HANCOCK / HEADHUNTERS LIVE 1973 (2CDR)

Herbie Hancock - keyboards
Benny Maupin - reeds
Paul Jackson - electric bass
Mike Clark - drums

DISC 1
Recorded live at Jazz Workshop, Paul's Mall, Boston, MA, October (or November) 13, 1973
Excellent-quality soundboard recording *** 57 min
1. SLY
2. BUTTERFLY
3. Talk
4. WATERMELON MAN
5. Band Intro - CHAMELEON

DISC 2
Recorded live at Fairfield Theatre, East Lansing, MI, October (or November) 28, 1973
Excellent-quality soundboard recording *** 70 min
1. Intro
2. SLY
3. WATERMELON MAN
4. Band Intro - SHIFTLESS SHUFFLE
5. CHAMELEON
6. THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR - fade out

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This live recording captures the material from Herbie Hancock’s *Head Hunters*—a monumental, shining landmark in the history of jazz-funk and fusion. The performance took place shortly after the album’s release, featuring nearly the same lineup. While Mike Clark has replaced Harvey Mason on drums, he would go on to become a key figure as the group continued to perform under the name "The Headhunters." On a side note, regarding the coolest band introductions during a live set: the top spot has to go to King Curtis of the King Pins on *Memphis Soul Stew*. In second place is Herbie Hancock of V.S.O.P., featured on "Hang Up Your Hang Ups." Despite being a keyboard player, Hancock has a great voice; here, too, he delivers a cool introduction set against the band’s groove.