Sextant captures Herbie Hancock at the cutting edge of jazz innovation, blending electronic textures with deep jazz improvisation to create an album decades ahead of its time. Originally released in 1973, this groundbreaking work marks Hancock's final entry in his Mwandishi era, pushing boundaries with futuristic soundscapes and adventurous rhythms inspired by his work with Miles Davis.
Celebrated as an "uncompromising avant-funk masterpiece," Sextant features standout tracks like "Rain Dance," where pulsing electronics meet infectious jazz vamps. This acclaimed album’s influence resonates through genres, laying a foundation for later electronic and ambient music, and remains a must-hear moment in Hancock’s pioneering catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Electronic, Jazz
- Release Date: 05/24/2012
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TRACKS
A1. Rain Dance
A2. Hidden Shadows
B. Hornets
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