Oblique Luaka Bop Fused with live trip-hop beats

Fused with live trip-hop beats

from ska to rocksteady to the early reggae sounds of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s

and this excellent 5-song set presented further evidence of his irrepressible talent

“Hidden Fire Improvisation” hurtles through explosive solos from Marshall Allen

Oblique Luaka Bop Fused with live trip-hop beatsLegendary vibes player Bobby Hutcherson recorded two albums for Blue Note as a quartet leader, 1967's 'Happenings', and 'Oblique' (recorded in 67 but not released until 79). The line ups were similar for each, with Herbie Hancock on piano and Joe Chambers on drums, although Albert Stinson plays bass in place of Bob Cranshaw here. Hutcherson, Hancock and Chambers all contribute compositions to this LP.