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Herbie Hancock: Inventions & Dimensions

In February 1964, “Blue Note” label released ”Inventions & Dimensions”, the third Herbie Hancock album. It was recorded in August 1963, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Herbie Hancock – piano
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Willie Bobo – drums, timbales
  • Osvaldo “Chihuahua” Martinez – percussion
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Herbie Hancock.

  1. Succotash
  2. Triangle
  3. Jack Rabbit
  4. Mimosa
  5. A Jump Ahead

Sonny Stitt: Stitt Goes Latin

In December 1963, “Roost” label released “Stitt Goes Latin”, the 48th Sonny Stitt album.It was recorded in November 1963, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Teddy Reig.

Personnel:

  • Sonny Stitt – alto and tenor saxophone
  • Thad Jones – trumpet
  • Chick Corea – piano
  • Larry Gales – bass
  • Willie Bobo – drums
  • Carlos “Patato” Valdes – congas, bongos
  • Osvaldo “Chihuahua” Martinez – cowbell, maracas, jawbone
  • Moskof-Morrison Inc – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Sonny Stitt except where noted.

  1. Are You Listening
  2. Amigos
  3. My Little Suede Shoes – Charlie Parker
  4. Ritmo Bobo
  5. I Told You So
  6. Chic
  7. Senor Jones
  8. Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer