Herbie Hancock needs no introduction - a genius adapter & innovator, a real pioneer of electronica and damn funky too. Here's a track from a neglected album - 'Magic Windows'.
Released in1981, it was his first significant release after the 'disco' years and retains a strong dancefloor flavour, but with a few more chances to noodle in his own inimitable way. The Brothers Johnson provide tight backing and Sylvester also features on the album as a guest vocalist. The track I have chosen, however, does not feature him. 'Magic Number' is a nice electronic R'n'B jam lifted to a sublime level by a wonderful latin piano break halfway into the track. I've heard Theo Parrish play this section on a night out and it tore the place down. Some smutty lyrics about using your 'magic wand' complete the experience.
Come wave my wand, baby . . .
Magic Number
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