In October 1962, “Blue Note” label released “Takin’ Off”, the debut Herbie Hancock album. It was recorded in May 1962, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

• Herbie Hancock – piano
• Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
• Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
• Butch Warren – double bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Herbie Hancock.

1. Watermelon Man
2. Three Bags Full
3. Empty Pockets
4. The Maze
5. Driftin’
6. Alone and I