The Headhunters Straight From The Gate 180g Import LP (Vinyl)

180g Audiophile Vinyl LP!

The Headhunters' Straight From The Gate was their second album and was released in 1977. Originally started as a jazz-fusion band fronted by Herbie Hancock, remaining members Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin, Michael Clark, Paul Potyen, Derrick Youman and Obsidion Blackbiyrd delved further into jazz-rock and fusion sounds and recorded the album at The Automatt studios in San Francisco.

The Headhunters use a wide range of instruments. From the electric piano, to tenor and soprano saxophone, flute, sitar, electric and acoustic guitar as well as adopting an early ARP synthesizer. Their music is certainly a blend of many styles and genres, including R&B, funk and African rhythms and it is widely accepted that The Headhunters made their mark on the "serious" jazz scene.

Features:
• 180g Audiophile Vinyl
• Import

Musicians:
Bennie Maupin, tenor and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, vocals
Paul Jackson, bass, background vocals
Michael Clark, drums
Obsidion Blackbiyrd (De Wayne McKnight), electric and acoustic guitars, electric sitar, background vocals
Paul Potyen, piano, electric piano, clavinet, ARP Odyssey, ARP String Ensemble, organ, background vocals
Derrick Youman, lead vocals
Bill Summers, percussion

Selections:
Side One:
1. Straight From The Gate
2. Mayonnaise
3. Ms. Yum Yum
4. Don't Kill Our Feelings
Side Two:
1. Descending Azzizziuh (The Beginning Of A Dream)
2. I Remember I Made You Cry
3. Pork Soda
4. Dreams
5. Silhouette