Following the release of his 1965 masterpieceMaiden Voyage, the brilliant pianistHerbie Hancockwouldnt record his Blue Note follow-up until 1968 with the innovative classicSpeak Like A Child. The album was a showcase of several aspects ofHancocks artistry: as a pianist, a composer, and an arranger. The session foundHancockexpanding his tonal palette by adding the unique coloring of flugelhorn (Thad Jones), bass trombone (Peter Phillips), and alto flute (Jerry Dodgion) to his trio with bassistRon Carterand drummerMickey Roker. However, the leaders piano would be spotlighted as the main solo instrument throughout this six-song set includingHancockoriginals like the alluring title track, the churning Riot, the plaintive Goodbye to Childhood, and the mysterious closer The Sorcerer, a dedication toMiles Daviswhich had been recorded by the trumpeters quintet the year prior. OnCarters spry and cheerful First Trip the trio goes it alone delivering a wonderfully agile and swinging performance for the ages.

This gatefold Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1: Riot
A2: Speak Like A Child
A3: First Trip

B1: Toys
B2: Goodbye To Childhood
B3: The Sorcerer