Mwandishi marks the beginning of one of Herbie Hancock's most adventurous periods, a 1971 release that pushed him well beyond post-bop conventions. Drawing on the electric experiments of Miles Davis, Hancock blended jazz, funk, and the avant-garde with electronic keyboards and early synthesizers. The album was named among the best of its year by Time magazine, and Rolling Stone praised its "driving firebrand improvisations."
Across just three long, exploratory pieces, the music favors atmosphere and open-ended improvisation, creating an otherworldly mood that invites deep listening. Hancock plays with reverb, stereo tremolo, and Echoplex effects, and the music moves from an insistent Afro-electric-funk groove to ethereal, spacious voicings and passages of tumultuous free form. It's a bold, psychedelic chapter in his catalog and a rewarding listen for anyone drawn to the more cosmic side of jazz fusion.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 09/12/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Ostinato (Suite For Angela)
A2. You'll Know When You Get There
B. Wandering Spirit Song
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