Herbie Nichols - The Prophetic Herbie Nichols, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 LP

Blue Note founder Alfred Lion considered pianist Herbie Nichols to be a composer who was as original and important as Thelonious Monk.

Little-known in his time, recognition has grown in recent years for Nichols’ unique compositions like The Third World, 2300 Skidoo and Step Tempest; which were presented on "The Prophetic Herbie Nichols, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2", featuring Al McKibbon on bass and Art Blakey on drums.

The two 10” LPs are combined here onto a single 12” LP presented in a gatefold jacket with the Vol. 1 cover on the front, the Vol. 2 cover on the back, and a Francis Wolff photo of Nichols and the liner notes on the inside.

Tracklist:

1. The Third World
2. Step Tempest
3. Dance Line
4. Blue Chopsticks
5. Double Exposure
6. Cro-Magnon Nights
7. Amoeba's Dance
8. Crisp Day
9. 2300 Skiddoo
10. It Didn't Happen
11. Shuffle Montgomery
12. Brass Rings

About this product: this reissue is pressed on black vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.