Bobby Hutcherson: Oblique LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) ETJS-53 accompanied by his own rhythmic

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Bobby Hutcherson: Oblique LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) ETJS-53 accompanied by his own rhythmicBlue Note, 1979 Oblique is one of only two quartet sessions the great vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded for Blue Note (the classic Happenings being the other). Both albums featured the seminal pianist Herbie Hancock and drum master Joe Chambers, with the only variable in the line up here being bassist Albert Stinson. Hutchersons breezy opener Til Then, Hancocks tremendous Theme From Blow Up, and Chambers adventurous Oblique are standouts of a