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Herbie Hancock - Speak Like a Child Audio CD

A fair review of the Herbie Hancock "Speak Like a Child" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Herbie Hancock reviews here, or go back to the Herbie Hancock tabs.

Herbie Hancock Band: Herbie Hancock
Title: Speak Like a Child
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Release Date: 2005-03-01
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Riot 2: Speak Like a Child 3: First Trip 4: Toys 5: Goodbye to Childhood 6: Sorcerer 7: Riot [First Alternate Take][*] 8: Riot [Second Alternate Take][*] 9: Goodbye to Childhood [Alternate Take][*]

Magic!!!
I don't have words other than to say that everything about this performance is "right". I don't know where to begin with word descriptions for this performance. So good and so right, it's like magic. Also, this is a generous helping of great music. Not the usual one or two good songs.


Herbie Hancock
I bought this for a friend and he was very happy, said it is just what he wanted.


Hancock's second classic Blue Note album
I think Herbie accomplished his goal of creating an album that could come off as an "easy listening jazz side" or an orchestra jazz piece like Gil Evans (definitely an influence on Herbie). I know one reviewed knocked one star off this classic album because it wasn't as great as "Maiden Voyage" but I'm still giving it 5 stars because it holds its own as great chamber jazz. Another influence you hear throughout this wonderful album is Bill Evans particularly in his "Goodbye to Childhood" tracks. Maybe this lacks a Freddie Hubbard or George Coleman or the dynamics of Tony Williams who would've been too over-powering (Mickey Roker does fine here) but Herbie's intent is to focus on the music and not the soloing though he contributes a fine solo on the un-issued take of "Goodbye to Childhood". For all who are romantics at heart, this album is an antidote to the so-called New Age Music--relish it at your will!! .


Straight ahead, clean and gentle
Great bass. Music for a smart dinner party, while curled up reading, or just for sheer listening enjoyment. Great drummer. Great interplay. Not your usual ensemble with the flute and horns. Herbie's chords sometimes hint at Maiden Voyage. Nice discovery. What would we do without Amazon?.


A Timeless Record
This is it. . you know when people talk about music that touches you in the inner depths of your being? This is the kind of music they're referring to. Beautiful compositions, and a virtuoso sense of playing make this album one for the ages. . . one people can listen to in one houndred years and still be touched in the same way. Simply put: Beautiful, Beautiful music.


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