From: Fat Albert Rotunda ; Year: 1969; Genre: Jazz Fusion I haven't the foggiest as to why, but whenever I get the urge to listen to something by Herbie Hancock I immediately gravitate to his Fat Albert Rotunda record. I mean, I love other albums of his just as much or more, but this one just seems to always just "go with mood, vibe, etc." It was just one of those collections of music that seemingly encompassed most sensibilities. I mean, it is extremely technical and if you like complex music, then it'll work for you, or if you like jazz that is more "accessible" or something to just enjoy in the background, it is equally as good in those aspects. You know, I cannot remember hearing anyone say they do not like Herbie Hancock's music.... Anyway, this is obviously the title-track and fits the above description. From wot I understand this record and song were used for the primetime cartoon special: Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert , which, in turn, led...
I always remember Stuart Hamm for playing those Factor basses. I saw and played around with one in a music store around that time, late 80s I think. I totally fell in love with it, but it cost something like $2K IIRC. No way a poor college kid could afford that, so I stuck with my cheap P copy.
ReplyDeleteThey do have good sound, but personally I've never been a fan of headless guitars or basses; especially Steinbergers.
DeleteIn all honesty in Stuart Hamm's hands any bass would sound awesome in my opinion.
Except my cheap P copy.
DeleteKing of Sleep was such a great album! Must be somewhere here in my house, in one of those moving boxes.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, it's an amazing album.
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