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Another hit! These are liner notes to the album liner notes - as enjoyable as the latter can be, they often read like they’re addressed to insiders, and insiders alone. Thanks, Robert.

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Thanks for the kind note. I try to keep in mind that some readers are well-versed in jazz and others not so much (as I try with all my essays, no matter whom I am writing about). It is a dream one day to receive a commission to do liner notes for a recording - one day!

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Another fine exploration, especially of the rides Hutcherson and Hancock take together.

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Thanks so much!

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Great article as always Robert. My ears prefer his more straight ahead melodic offerings. Luckily his work is deep and varied. You probably have heard his version of "Delilah" but if you have not:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amgLychKCMY

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I would lean towards that side of Hutcherson too. Haven't seen this video - will check out. Thanks for sharing!

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