In November 1971, “Blue Note” label released “Head On”, the 14^th Bobby Hutcherson album. It was recorded in July 1971, at “Poppi Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by George Butler.

Personnel:

• Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, marimba
• Todd Cochran – piano, arrangements
• Harold Land – tenor saxophone, flute
• Oscar Brashear – trumpet, flugelhorn
• George Bohanon, Louis Spears – trombone
• Willie Ruff – French horn
• Fred Jackson, Jr. – piccolo
• Delbert Hill, Charles Owens, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts – reeds
• 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
• Rick Pekkoven – engineer
• Rudy Van Gelder – remix
• Colman Andrews – liner notes

Track listing:

1. At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian – Todd Cochran
2. Many Thousands Gone – Todd Cochran
3. Mtume – Bobby Hutcherson
4. Clockwork of the Spirits – Todd Cochran