Head On is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded in 1971 and released on the Blue Note label.Bobby Hutcherson discography accessed December 10, 2010 The album was rereleased on CD in 2008 with three additional recordings from the sessions as bonus tracks.
Reception The AllMusic review by Matt Collar awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Head On is a highly cerebral and atmospheric affair that is somewhat different than his other equally experimental '70s work... Fans of expansive, searching '70s jazz will definitely want to seek Head On out".Collar, M. Allmusic Review accessed December 10, 2010
Track listing Original release (1971) A1. "At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian" (Todd Cochran) – 8:20 A2. "Many Thousands Gone" (Cochran) – 11:16 B1. "Mtume" (Hutcherson) – 8:24 B2. "Clockwork of the Spirits" (Cochran) 7:16
Bonus tracks on CD reissue (2008) "Togo Land" (Cochran) – 15:42 "Jonathan" (Cochran) – 9:53 "Hey Harold" (Hutcherson) – 17:40
Personnel Musicians Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, marimba Todd Cochran – piano, arranger Oscar Brashear – trumpet, flugelhorn George Bohanon, Louis Spears – trombone Willie Ruff – French horn Fred Jackson, Jr. – piccolo Harold Land – tenor saxophone, flute 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
Production George Butler – producer Rick Pekkoven – engineer Rudy Van Gelder – engineer (re-mix) Colman Andrews – liner notes
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