Head On (Bobby Hutcherson album)

Head On is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded in 1971 and released on the Blue Note label. The album was rereleased on CD in 2008 with three additional recordings from the sessions as bonus tracks.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Matt Collar awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Head On is a highly cerebral and atmospheric affair that is somewhat different than his other equally experimental '70s work... Fans of expansive, searching '70s jazz will definitely want to seek Head On out".

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

Original release (1971)

A1. "At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian" (Todd Cochran) – 8:20

A2. "Many Thousands Gone" (Cochran) – 11:16

B1. "Mtume" (Hutcherson) – 8:24

B2. "Clockwork of the Spirits" (Cochran) 7:16

Bonus tracks on CD reissue (2008)

"Togo Land" (Cochran) – 15:42
"Jonathan" (Cochran) – 9:53
"Hey Harold" (Hutcherson) – 17:40

Personnel

Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, marimba
Oscar Brashear – trumpet, flugelhorn
George Bohanon, Louis Spears – trombone
Willie Ruff – French horn
Fred Jackson, Jr. – piccolo
Harold Land – tenor saxophone, flute
Delbert Hill, Charles Owens, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts – reeds
Todd Cochran – piano, arranger
William Henderson – electric piano
Reggie Johnson, James Leary III – bass
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Nesbert "Stix" Hooper, Woody Theus – drums
Warren Bryant – congas, bongos
Donald Smith – vocals

References

Billboard Nov 13, 1971
Bobby Hutcherson discography accessed December 10, 2010
^ Collar, M. Allmusic Review accessed December 10, 2010

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The year(s) indicated apply to the recording(s), not the first release.
Studio albums	The Kicker (1963) Dialogue (1965) Components (1965) Happenings (1966) Stick-Up! (1966) Oblique (1967) Patterns (1968) Total Eclipse (1968) Spiral (1968) Medina (1969) Now! (1969) San Francisco (1970) Head On (1971) Natural Illusions (1972) Cirrus (1974) Linger Lane (1974) Inner Glow (1975) Montara (1975) Waiting (1976) The View from the Inside (1976) Knucklebean (1977) Highway One (1978) Conception: The Gift of Love (1979) Un Poco Loco (1979) Solo / Quartet (1982) Four Seasons (1983) Good Bait (1984) Color Schemes (1985) Cruisin' the 'Bird (1988) Ambos Mundos (1989) Mirage (1991) Enjoy the View (2014)
Live albums	Blow Up (1969) Bobby Hutcherson Live at Montreux (1973) Farewell Keystone (1982) In the Vanguard (1986)
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