Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Bobby Hutcherson
- Series Tone Poet Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2020
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Oblique by Bobby Hutcherson.
Recorded on July 21, 1967, "Oblique" captures Bobby Hutcherson at a moment when the vibraphone was still redefining its place in the modern jazz vocabulary. This is a session that rewards close listening, an album built on shimmering textures, unexpected turns, and a sense of forward motion that feels both restless and deeply considered.
The record opens with "Til Then," a piece that sets the tone for everything that follows, letting Hutcherson's mallets ring out with that unmistakable blend of warmth and clarity. From there, "My Joy" carries the momentum, its melodic phrasing showcasing the way the vibraphone can shift from percussive attack to floating sustain within a single breath.
Side A closes with "Theme From Blow Up," a track that pulls in the cinematic mood of its title. Here the interplay opens up, giving the music room to breathe and drift, an inspired choice that widens the album's palette and hints at the adventurous spirit that defined this era of Hutcherson's playing.
Turning to the second side, "Subtle Neptune" lives up to its name, moving with a quiet gravity that draws the listener in rather than demanding attention. It is the kind of composition that reveals more with each spin, its currents shifting beneath a calm surface.
The title track, "Oblique," stands as the centerpiece, angular and searching in a way that captures the record's essential character. It is followed by "Bi-Sectional," a closing statement that ties the session together, leaving the listener with the impression of an artist fully in command of his instrument and his ideas.
For collectors and newcomers alike, "Oblique" remains an essential document of Bobby Hutcherson's vision, a record that balances intricacy with feeling and stands as a testament to the vibraphone's expressive range. It is a rewarding addition to any jazz collection, one that continues to sound fresh with every listen.
Pressing Details:
Recorded on July 21, 1967.
Track Listing:
A1. Til Then
A2. My Joy
A3. Theme From Blow Up
B1. Subtle Neptune
B2. Oblique
B3. Bi-Sectional
Artist: Bobby Hutcherson
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: B0031963-01
Series: Tone Poet Series
Release Year: 2020
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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