BOBBY HUTCHERSON Oblique (Limited Edition 2020 US issue of the 1979 6-track stereo LP in the Blue Note Tone Poet Series, specially plated & pressed at RTI on 180gram Vinyl & mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape. Recorded on July 21, 1967 but not released until 1979, Oblique is one of two quartet sessions the great vibraphonist recorded for Blue Note, but was limited to a Japanese only release. Also on this incredible journey from bops to exploratory sonic poems is Herbie Hancock (piano, includes "Theme From Blow Up"), Joe Chambers (drums) & Albert Stinson (bass), with that classic all analogue Alfred Lion produced & Rudy Van Gelder engineered sound. Comes housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with original art, factory sealed in its perforated tear bag with hype sticker attached. Recommended B0031963-01)