Oblique Luaka Bop Recordings from the Åland Islands

Recordings from the Åland Islands

Fused with live trip-hop beats

from ska to rocksteady to the early reggae sounds of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s

Davis’ only other recording ever with pianist Hank Jones was a 1947 Aladdin session by a Coleman Hawkins septet

Oblique Luaka Bop Recordings from the Åland IslandsLegendary vibes player Bobby Hutcherson recorded two albums for Blue Note as a quartet leader, 1967's 'Happenings', and 'Oblique' (recorded in 67 but not released until 79). The line ups were similar for each, with Herbie Hancock on piano and Joe Chambers on drums, although Albert Stinson plays bass in place of Bob Cranshaw here. Hutcherson, Hancock and Chambers all contribute compositions to this LP.