No mention of Troy Robinson or Virgil Pumphrey. A big prize (smack on the cheek) for anyone knowing Virgil's second name. Some of you have cds with him.
Allegro dropped them a year (or 2 - how time flies) ago. City Hall is the US distributor now. I have not checked lately but Wal-Mart was the cheapest online source. Their selection is/was limited but worth checking.
This is a thread about Hancock and he impressed me on this date. I think he plays intelligently and well.
It should be said I've never been a huge HH fan either.
It did not sound as "perfect" as the original vinyl and does not contain the two alternate takes.
I suggest buying the new one, compare, then decide. You have something of value to sell either way.
I'm not a fan of Eager's comeback/Uptown release but do think Allen underestimates the Boston gig with Twardzik - not the same player he was 5 years earlier, but..........
A more recent release with Herbie in fine form is the "Directions in Music" disc with Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove. "Smart" playing by all involved and Herbie shines.
I've heard rumors about Zoot and Dawn for years but dismissed it. Now that it has surfaced, I think all involved need to "bare their souls" and email Mrs Sims.