Herbie Hancock

Fat Albert Rotunda marks Herbie Hancock�s joyful shift into early jazz-funk, newly reissued by Music On Vinyl (MOVLP2187). Recorded in 1969 for a TV special related to the Fat Albert cartoon, the album blends playful melodies with tight brass arrangements and deep, groove-driven rhythms. Tracks like Wiggle Waggle, Fat Mama and Tell Me a Bedtime Story feel uplifting and cinematic, marrying jazz sophistication with immediate funk appeal and memorable hooks. The band delivers punchy horn lines and soulful solos over infectious backbeats, and Hancock�s piano work is as melodic as it is harmonically clever. On 180-gram vinyl, the electric piano and horns gain a rich, dynamic presence that brings out the record�s irresistible charm. A perfect gateway into Hancock�s funk era and a bright, endlessly replayable LP for any jazz-funk shelf.