Herbie Hancock
Speak Like A Child
FormatCDLabelBlue NoteGenreJazz & Improvisation
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On Speak Like a Child, Herbie Hancock opts for subtler shades with an unusual front line of Thad Jones on flugelhorn, Peter Phillips (or Jerry Dodgion) on alto flute, and Jackie McLean on alto sax, supported by Ron Carter on bass and Mickey Roker on drums. Carefully voiced harmonies create a soft‑focus glow around lullaby‑like themes that harbour unexpected harmonic turns. Hancock’s piano is restrained and lyrical, often leaving wide spaces around simple phrases, trusting the ensemble colours to complete the thought. The record feels intimate and slightly hazy, yet its craftsmanship is razor‑sharp – a deeply personal statement about how jazz can whisper and still speak volumes.
| 1 | Riot | ||
| 2 | Speak Like A Child | ||
| 3 | First Trip | ||
| 4 | Toys | ||
| 5 | Goodbye To Childhood | ||
| 6 | The Sorcerer |
- Jerry Dodgion
- Alto Flute
- Ron Carter
- Bass
- Peter Phillips
- Bass Trombone
- Mickey Roker
- Drums
- Thad Jones
- Flugelhorn
- 藤本史昭
- Liner Notes
- Nat Hentoff
- Liner Notes
- David Bythewood
- Photography By [Cover Photo]
- Frank Kolleogy
- Photography By [Inside Photos]
- Herbie Hancock
- Piano
- Duke Pearson
- Producer
- Rudy Van Gelder
- Recorded By
- Kevin Gray
- Remastered By
Japanese Blue Note Reissue
