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Directstep (1979) · Tastebuds

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Directstep 1979

By Herbie Hancock

electronic, jazz 30 min 3 tracks CBS/Sony

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Directstep is the twentieth studio album by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock. The record was released exclusively in Japan on January 21, 1979, via the Japanese CBS/Sony label. Participating musicians include saxophonist Bennie Maupin, keyboardist Webster Lewis, bass guitarist Paul Jackson, guitarist Ray Obiedo, percussionist Bill Summers, and drummer Alphonse Mouzon.

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A1Butterfly7:55
A2Shiftless Shuffle7:02
BI Thought It Was You15:32

3 tracks, 30 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Herbie Hancock
Label: CBS/Sony
Released: January 21, 1979
Type: Album
Format: 12" Vinyl
Country: JP

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