Album · 1973

Head Hunters

Released
13 October 1973
Label
CBS/Sony
Catalogue no.
SOPL 238
Tracklist
4 tracks
Length
41:47
Country
JP

“Head Hunters” is an album by Herbie Hancock, released in 1973 on CBS/Sony. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 41:47. Jazz standards on the record include “Chameleon” and “Watermelon Man”. The line-up features Bennie Maupin (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone), Bill Summers (congas, shekere), Harvey Mason (drums (drum set), arranger), Herbie Hancock (Rhodes piano, clavinet) and Paul Jackson (marímbula, electric bass guitar).

Who played on Head Hunters

  • Bennie Maupin soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, alto flute all tracks
  • Bill Summers congas, shekere, balafon, agogô, cabasa, whistle all tracks
  • Harvey Mason drums (drum set), arranger all tracks
  • Herbie Hancock Rhodes piano, clavinet, synthesizer, producer all tracks
  • Paul Jackson marímbula, electric bass guitar, bass all tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Chameleon standard — Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason, Bennie Maupin 15:45
  2. A2 Watermelon Man standard — Herbie Hancock 6:32
  3. B1 Sly — Herbie Hancock 10:21
  4. B2 Vein Melter — Herbie Hancock 9:10

Production

  • David Rubinson producer

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Head Hunters?

The line-up of Head Hunters includes Bennie Maupin (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone), Bill Summers (congas, shekere), Harvey Mason (drums (drum set), arranger), Herbie Hancock (Rhodes piano, clavinet) and Paul Jackson (marímbula, electric bass guitar).

Which label released Head Hunters?

Head Hunters was released in 1973 on CBS/Sony (SOPL 238).

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