It is an album that has grown on me over the years. I always liked for the Gil Evans influence.
God I would have loved to have heard Miles Davis play on this.
Herbie mentioned he wanted an album that was more uplifting, and would relay the possibilities of life, and perhaps a better future.
He wanted to remember the qualities you lose from childhood, perhaps the innocence of a first kiss? Speak Like a Child is a soft and smooth around the edges album, not light weight, and not over produced. But have a soft slow to unfold foundation. Just a gorgeous piece of music.
I don't think Herbie Hancock ever made a bad acoustic jazz album, and every single one of his Blue Note's are worth having for sure. My favorite tracks on Speak Like A Child are "Riot" and the title track.
This pictured vinyl copy of the album ran me less than 20 bucks, honestly I can't remember what I paid for sure, but right now you can get a copy easily for less than 30 dollars for a VG+ or better Liberty Pressing.
No comments:
Post a Comment