Blue Note · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Vol. 1 & 2
| Recorded | May 6, 1955 |
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| Label | Blue Note |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 3 credited players |
| Discogs | master 2415955 |
The record
Angular, Monk-adjacent voicings from a pianist whose harmonic logic ran ahead of his era's ears -- McKibbon and Blakey lock in tight behind him. A trio date that barely dented the ledgers on release, now prized as proof of Blue Note's gift for documenting the overlooked.
Session personnel
- Al McKibbon — bass
- Art Blakey — drums
- Herbie Nichols — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 2021 | Blue Note — MONO |
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