Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off Vinyl LP Clear Colour Due Out 22/05/26

Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off

Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 22nd May 2026

Tracklist:

1. Watermelon Man
2. Three Bags Full
3. Empty Pockets
4. You're My Everything
5. The Maze
6. Driftin'
7. Alone And I
8. Prophet Jennings

The complete album + 2 bonus track - limited edition pressing 180g crystal clear vinyl. Takin' Off was pianist Herbie Hancock's debut album as leader and one that produced his biggest hit 'Watermelon Man', which made it to the Top 100 on the pop charts. The tune would later become a jazz standard after being covered by Mongo Santamaria and many other notable musicians. Featuring a programme of all original compositions by Herbie Hancock, he's backed by an all-star ensemble featuring Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins.Includes the bonus tracks 'You're My Everything' and 'Prophet Jennings'.