Oblique Luaka Bop from ska to rocksteady to

from ska to rocksteady to the early reggae sounds of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s

and bassist Jermaine Paul

play the piano

To celebrate the project’s 20th anniversary and on the occasion of Record Store Day

Oblique Luaka Bop from ska to rocksteady toLegendary vibes player Bobby Hutcherson recorded two albums for Blue Note as a quartet leader, 1967's 'Happenings', and 'Oblique' (recorded in 67 but not released until 79). The line ups were similar for each, with Herbie Hancock on piano and Joe Chambers on drums, although Albert Stinson plays bass in place of Bob Cranshaw here. Hutcherson, Hancock and Chambers all contribute compositions to this LP.