In October 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Speak Like a Child”, the sixth Herbie Hancock album. It was recorded in March 1968, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Duke Pearson.

Personnel:

• Herbie Hancock — piano
• Ron Carter — bass
• Mickey Roker — drums
• Jerry Dodgion — alto flute
• Thad Jones — flugelhorn
• Peter Phillips — bass trombone
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
• David Bythewood – cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Herbie Hancock, except where noted.

1. Riot
2. Speak Like a Child
3. First Trip – Ron Carter
4. Toys
5. Goodbye to Childhood
6. The Sorcerer