Notes: This record was one of my high school revelations. Our very cool art teacher would ask us to bring in albums to play while worked on our various projects. I had heard the song "Chameleon" on a Maynard Ferguson LP, but had never heard Herbie Hancock. I had to stop and buy the record on my way home and spent the next few weeks annoying the hell out of my Bob Seger/CSNY loving friends by insisting they play this record over and over again. While I shared their love for the aforementioned artists, this was a whole new ballgame. My gateway to not only jazz, but funk and later African artists such as King Sunny Ade. It still sounds fresh today and Herbie is still going strong as ever. The cover is a shot of the band ready to make some serious music, and have fun doing it. Built on a firm percussive floor this house will stand the test of time