Bobby Hutcherson - Happenings (CD, Rmst and Rmst)

By 1966, this innovator and virtuoso had produced an amazing amount of cutting-edge music with Jackie McLean, Grachan Moncur III, Andrew Hill, and Eric Dolphy, as well as on his first two Blue Note albums. 'Happenings' was his first album in a conventional quartet format (but what a band, with Herbie Hancock, Bob Cranshaw, and Joe Chambers!). With the exception of Hancock's "Maiden Voyage", the material is originals by the vibist, and the range and harmonic depth of his compositions is as impressive as his playing. A unique and rewarding album in the long career of this exceptional musician.